2007-01-25 08:35:49 · 20 answers · asked by J S 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Yes. Not just eating ice, but the urge to chew ice is related to a type of iron deficiency anemia.
The overwhelming urge to chew ice is called pica. Here is an article about it from the mayo clinic.
2007-01-25 08:42:14 · answer #1 · answered by pknutson_sws 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I eat ice all the time and was told by a 95 year old woman that it designates an iron deficiency. Not true. But it is hard on the teeth.
2007-01-25 08:44:24 · answer #2 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's just being stupid. Ice is just water for christ's sake. They actually only like for you to have ice chips while you are giving birth... She's retarded.. but your iron is very low, so be careful... did they put you on a prescription for iron supplements? I was at an 11 and they put me on them.. My doctor starts transfusion at either a 6 or a 7. So be careful with that for sure.
2016-05-23 23:28:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be low iron, a way to cool your mouth or it could be anxienty. But then a lot of people with low iron are very anxious. I chew on ice and paper napkins for some reason. It's embaressing. I was once low in iron and had to take iron pills. I would get an iron test if you feel fatiqued.
2007-01-25 09:06:45 · answer #4 · answered by Rockford 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be a sign of Iron Deficiency in Women. Usually in Men it is not a sign.
2007-01-25 08:40:16 · answer #5 · answered by slov72 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That symptom is called "pica" (in you particular case, ice pica) and it could indicate iron deficiency. Have your doctor check you out.
2007-01-25 10:43:28 · answer #6 · answered by amateur kayaker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to eat ice all of the time and I do not crave it anymore. I think it was when my iron was low, you should have your iron checked.
2007-01-25 08:40:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! Everybody who answered this question no is wrong. It is a symptom of anemia-iron deficiency and trouble absorbing iron.
2007-01-25 08:42:19 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes it means you have an iron deficiancy...i used to do it all the time, my doc told me so
2007-01-25 08:40:51 · answer #9 · answered by graciegirl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No but it can cause wear on your teeth over time.on the plus side you do get some of your daily water intake.
2007-01-25 08:42:37 · answer #10 · answered by dr dick johnson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋