Why do people with anemia like to eat ice cubes?

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2007-02-20 17:19:39 · 4 answers · asked by Kabuki Anabuki 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health

Being anemic means your body is lacking iron. I don't know how ice cubes would help.

2007-02-20 17:25:01 · answer #1 · answered by All This and Brains Too! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I'm not sure, but my mother has always been anemic and also likes to eat ice cubes as well.

2007-02-20 17:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by lilAudrey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Check out a condition called pica.

2007-02-20 18:39:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's a texture thing.....I've been anemic many times & it was comforting

2007-02-20 17:23:33 · answer #4 · answered by Catcanscratch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋