my friend has habit of eating chalk.what disorder in her body she can face.?

Answer 1

Some people would like to believe that it is because of def of calcium inbody, but this is all wrong, child has chalk/mud as a part of psychosexual growth. the child can develop worms in his stomach as it may be contaminated by eggs

Answer 2

Chalk Eating Habit

Answer 3

Sounds like she has the eating disorder called
Pica is an appetite for non-foods (e.g., coal, soil, chalk, paper etc.) or an abnormal appetite for some things that may be considered foods, such as food ingredients (e.g., flour, raw potato, starch). In order for these actions to be considered pica, they must persist for more than one month, at an age where eating dirt, clay, etc., is considered developmentally inappropriate. The condition's name comes from the Latin word for the magpie, a bird which is reputed to eat almost anything. Pica is seen in all ages, particularly in pregnant women and small children, especially among children who are developmentally disabled where it is the most common eating disorder. Geophagia refers specifically to dirt and clay eating.

It is often cigarette butts that are consumed, presumably for the nicotine content. Most developmental centers have a no-smoking policy due to this fact, and developmentally disabled persons out in the community are often at risk of sickness and/or choking on the litter they find.

It is much more common in developing countries and rural areas than elsewhere. In extreme forms, pica is regarded as a medical disorder.

Pica in children, while common, can be dangerous. Children eating painted plaster containing lead may suffer brain damage from lead poisoning. There is a similar risk from eating dirt near roads that existed prior to the phaseout of tetra-ethyl lead in gasoline or prior to the cessation of the use of contaminated oil (either used, or containing toxic PCBs) to settle dust. In addition to poisoning, there is also a much greater risk of gastro-intestinal obstruction or tearing in the stomach. This is also true in animals. Another risk of dirt eating is the possible ingestion of animal feces and the accompanying parasites.

Answer 4

Sounds like this is a personal issue, something that for whatever reason she has become convinced is true. Cut your friend a little slack on this so she'll feel free to change later if she wants to.

Answer 5

If she eats chalk then that is a sign that she lacks calcium. I used to have that same problem where I ate chalk and also powder.

Answer 6

Its nothing wrong in eating the chalk it is called as pica dont worry its have nothing there be carefull sometimes because of the content it will affect the stomach because of the body condition

Answer 7

abc13.com: Experts claim habit of eating dirt may be beneficial for some
Eating dirt could be good for you, say experts. Pregnant women could particularly ... The store's chalk is not as good. I could actually taste the difference. ...
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=health&id=3497523

Answer 8

Chalk eating may cause hyper calcaemia. Usually she may be suffering from anaemia. Correction of anaemia may resolve your problem

Answer 9

it's called "pica" and pregnant women get it sometimes, the craving to eat chalk or sometimes dirt. I'm not sure if it's real unhealthy...maybe look it up online and see the effects.

Answer 10

not really sure. maybe the germs and bacteria they are inside may weaken her immune system but chalk being calcium carbonate shld be ok. a source of calcium? otherwise it will jux form a white precipitate when i contact with water and co2.