2007-02-11 19:56:37 · 16 answers · asked by jayne 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
In India donkeys eat papers. Paper eating is a form of the eating disorder Pica. People with Pica tend to crave non-food items, such as paper, clay or dirt. Pica is often caused by iron-deficiency anemia.
The chemicals used on paper and the ink on the paper are not safe for human consumption. It is known that you can get mercury poisoning from eating paper.
Evidence suggests that there may be several causes of pica. One widely held theory points to iron deficiency as a major cause of pica.
You can consult a doctor to treat for 'PICA'
2007-02-11 21:56:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should give him a teething ring? Or a dog chewing bone?
Look, paper consists of wood pulp, glue, water and usually chlorine. Not very healthy, and not very nutritious either. Speaking of nutrition: Do you feed you hubby at all? If not, I suggest you do as your dining table ( made of Wood as well) could be next!
2007-02-12 06:08:07 · answer #2 · answered by MM 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He is under stress or had developed some kind of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. He should be OK, but he maight start pooing paper mache (sorry!)
2007-02-12 04:13:48 · answer #3 · answered by Sam 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Paper is not good for you because of the ink. Why is he eating paper? You really need to find out what the underlying problem is and fix it.
2007-02-12 04:07:10 · answer #4 · answered by sobefobik 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It is not particularly dangerous, but it suggests a neurological problem of some sort and consultation with a neurologist may be indicated.
2007-02-12 04:07:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I used to do that when i was a kid. It sounds like he is worried about something.
2007-02-12 06:15:36 · answer #6 · answered by Mack J 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lady.. you're husband needs some help...quickly
2007-02-12 04:02:33 · answer #7 · answered by kopster 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
My initial questions would be: does he do this when he is stressed, is it a habit, or does he claim to like the taste of it?
2007-02-12 04:01:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
no damage but it is a bit weird.... check it out with the doctor, as he will give u the wisest answer!
2007-02-12 04:19:08 · answer #9 · answered by ader 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Nah, it won't hurt him, it's actually quite harmless, worst case scenario, he gets a tummy ache.
2007-02-12 04:12:05 · answer #10 · answered by Orion Quest 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋