2006-11-23 14:09:28 · 26 answers · asked by Kary 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Eating too much of a substance without any nutritional value is called "pica". It is the medical term for people who eat loads of ice or clay. Unless you are dehydrated, too much ice can cause some serious issues like water intoxication or hypertension not to mention that you will pee alot. If you are "craving" the ice chips then this could be a sign of pica and i would recommend talking to your doctor because it has been medically proven to be linked to anemia if your ice chomping is serious.
2006-11-23 15:01:20 · answer #1 · answered by Pharmdelish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I think that it is wonderful to eat ice everyday! I love to eat ice and I know that is water. So as long as the ice was made from water and not pop or something it is healthy!
Best wishes :]
2006-11-23 22:13:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES there is, according to the science journal people who eat loads of Ice or Ice cubes have been found to be lacking in iron and therefor become anemic. please see you doctor because this can lead to many heart problems and yet the treatment is just a pill. good luck and enjoy.
2006-11-23 22:13:19 · answer #3 · answered by john_borst2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not drink lots of ice water everyday?
2006-11-23 22:11:47 · answer #4 · answered by cowgirl29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eating a LOT of ice is often associated with iron deficiency.
2006-11-23 22:13:29 · answer #5 · answered by donnabellekc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you crush the ice first, then eating the ice is not bad for you in itself. Crushing it helps to stop the bad affects to your teeth.
The problem is that eating alot of ice is a sign of anemia and/or iron deficiency.
2006-11-23 22:14:03 · answer #6 · answered by NolaD 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the source of the ice and how it was handled.
2006-11-23 22:20:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
eatting/craving lots of ice is a sign of low iron.. and it damages the teeth
2006-11-23 22:11:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing wrong at all. unless you chew the ice, you could do some damage to your teeth. otherwise no. water is good for you.
2006-11-23 22:11:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes cold things harden the arteries.
2006-11-23 22:11:28 · answer #10 · answered by Poor one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋