She's craving dirt.... Im talking dirt from the yard, and she only picks certain area's to get the dirt??? She says its not bad for her, but is the dirt that shes eating really bad for your health. I mean she first got the craving when she was pregnant, and now she wont stop eating it........
2007-03-07 02:25:21 · 4 answers · asked by swascndy21 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Cravings for things like dirt is called pica. It can sometimes happen during pregnancy. I think it can be caused by an iron deficiency. She really should call her doctor about it.
2007-03-07 06:29:25 · answer #1 · answered by breach 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called a pica craving and its usually caused by a mineral deficiency. Tell her to go get a blood test.
More info: Its surprisingly common in pregnancy. Yes it can cause problems with contamination from the dirt, and yes she really needs to see her doctor. If shes still craving the dirt shes still lacking the nutrient.
2007-03-07 10:28:44 · answer #2 · answered by minimouse68 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dirt? I would tell her to go see a doctor. Eating dirt is not normal.
2007-03-07 10:29:22 · answer #3 · answered by kimiq_ca 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She should be careful. what if theres worms in there, or worm eggs?
2007-03-07 10:29:21 · answer #4 · answered by miss Kapitan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋