n i just loves its smell...anything wrong with me?
2007-02-08 02:16:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
You have a condition called Pica, which is the urge to eat nonfood items; it's common in children and pregnant women, due to mineral deficiencies. You can try taking a daily multivitamin but the best thing to do is see a doctor to find out which minerals you're most deficient in.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pica_(disorder)
2007-02-08 02:47:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is actually a medical condition where people want to eat and crave non-food items. I can't recall the name of it, but the info is out there. If you do a search, I'm sure you will find the info you need, it might just be what you are looking for.
You might possibly have a vitamin deficiency.
Nothing is necessarily wrong with you, just not balanced somehow.
I hope you find the root of your problem! :)
Edit: I found it, the condition is commonly referred to as pica. I would see a doctor if you think that this describes your situation.
2007-02-08 02:21:07 · answer #2 · answered by polishedamethyst 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lack of certain chemicals and essential minerals in your system can trick your brain into craving non food items like clay, wood, leather, and yes, even mud. Occasionally folks will get a craving for metals and such as well. All I can say is, your body is lacking something it thinks it needs and it's telling you in the only way it knows how. Change your diet to include healthier foods and if this craving continues see your doctor.
2007-02-08 02:21:55 · answer #3 · answered by dww32720 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you'rd a female take a pregnancy test!! I used to crave Mississippi River dirt, and so did some of my friends doing the firet-trimester!!!!
2007-02-08 02:21:08 · answer #4 · answered by peachiepie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Na it jest your cool little quark I like the smell of a dairy farm go figure
2007-02-08 02:19:49 · answer #5 · answered by delmonticoman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have an eating disorder? You may be missing some minerals. Or maybe you were an earthworm in a previous life.
2007-02-08 02:23:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must have a biologically-based mud deficiency.
2007-02-08 02:18:59 · answer #7 · answered by clicksqueek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a medical condition associated with this type of thing. it is called pallagra, if i remember correctly from dental school. it is associated with vitamin deficiencies. i'd talk to your m.d. you are definitely not crazy, but don't do it you can cause infections with bacteria or parasites.
2007-02-08 02:22:01 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Rybarz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you're fine. It's just a dirty habit. You'll grow out of it. Something will, anyway...lol
2007-02-08 02:19:18 · answer #9 · answered by lou b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You never mentioned how old you are. I assume around 5, cause thats the age that we do these types of things.
2007-02-08 02:19:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋