cuz lately i have been..i know gross...but i cant help it...
2006-10-14 20:26:46 · 12 answers · asked by *VodkaTonic* 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Anemia is having low iron as well as other minerals in your blood. Craving dirt is your body's way of signaling/alerting you to this deficiency. It seems like you have been to a doctor since you know that you are anemic, however, if you are not sure, then you need to go to your doctor. More than likely he will prescribe iron pills as well as other medicines for your condition. Do no procrascinate in taking meds and/or seeing your doctor.
2006-10-14 20:32:21 · answer #1 · answered by bbw 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
In addition to what MIMI has prescribed take the Homeopathic Remedy CALCAREA CARB 30 thrice a day half hour before meals it will cure your Anemia as well as your craving for eating dirt or if you have the habit of biting your nails it will cure that too :-) and totally without any side effects or complications.
Take care and God Bless you !
2006-10-14 23:01:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by pallor, fatigue and weakness. Because it tends to develop slowly, adaptation occurs and the disease often goes unrecognized for some time. In severe cases, dyspnea can occur. Unusual obsessive food cravings, known as pica, may develop. These may include ice, cake mix, laundry starch, and dirt.
2006-10-14 20:33:17 · answer #3 · answered by ~brigit~ 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You need to get you some iron supplements. I used to do that when I was little. I also used to eat chalk. Eating ice also means low iron. It's not that gross just get some vitamins or iron supplements and you will be ok. I have Sickle Cell Anemia, so I tried them all.
2006-10-14 20:33:09 · answer #4 · answered by Ebony 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You are missing trace minerals.
Go to a health food store and buy Bio XII tissue salts.
They will help, but it will take some time to correct.
2006-10-14 20:57:32 · answer #5 · answered by M. K 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yeah what they said iron deficiency. I know this chick who craved dirt when she was pregnant is that possible in your case?
2006-10-14 20:36:55 · answer #6 · answered by dan221racing 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It's called "pica". Usually it is caused by an iron deficiency in anemic or pregnant women. Be sure you're taking your iron pills & it should resolve in a few weeks.
2006-10-14 20:30:10 · answer #7 · answered by jml3148 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I often get the urge to eat dirt or clay when my blood iron is low, that or ice...wish I could tell you why.
2006-10-14 20:29:30 · answer #8 · answered by Cherry_Blossom 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
because you're craving iron and perhaps other minerals your body/blood need. These trace minerals are found in soil.
2006-10-14 20:28:45 · answer #9 · answered by monkiegirl37 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
iron and other minerals in dirt
2006-10-14 20:35:35 · answer #10 · answered by momoftrl 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋