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How to stop eating slate pencil. Desiring more and more everyday to eat slate pencil.

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Hello I understand your concern We have many good homeopathic medicines for pica(habit of eating slate pencil,chalk,wall scraping etc) to treat it completely from the root itself without any sideffec ...  Read More

I'm eating slate pencil often nowadays, please help me to get out of this habbit

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Pica is a medical disorder characterized by an appetite for largely non-nutritive substances (e.g., coal, soil, feces, chalk, paper, etc.) or an abnormal appetite for some things that may be considere ...  Read More

I have been eating slate pencils for 3 yrs. Does it affect me. I need an advice.

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Pica is a medical disorder characterized by an appetite for largely non-nutritive substances (e.g., coal, soil, feces, chalk, paper, etc.) or an abnormal appetite for some things that may be considere ...  Read More

I am pregnant and I always feel like eating slate pencil ... I want to stop it ... please suggest some ways.

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You need proper evaluation and treatment regarding supplements too. So, for the best advise specific to you, I need to know some important medical history.Hence i suggest you to consult me online inst ...  Read More

I want to eat alot of slate pencil It's feel so yummy and comfortable by eating slate pencil I unable to control eating slate pencil Even now I want to eat it. Can you please suggest how to control eating slate pencil

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Take online consultation directly for Ayurveda medications and correction in diet lifestyle to overcome these problems permently.. Pencil eating habits can creates lots of problems if you eat pencil f ...  Read More

I want to eat alot of slate pencil It's feel so yummy and comfortable by eating slate pencil I unable to control eating slate pencil Even now I want to eat it. Can you please suggest how to control eating slate pencil

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Pica is a medical disorder characterized by an appetite for largely non-nutritive substances (e.g., coal, soil, feces, chalk, paper, etc.) or an abnormal appetite for some things that may be considere ...  Read More

I have been eating lot of slate pencils from past 8 years what will happen if i do not stop it

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Hi, please check your iron level (Ferritin), B12 and D3 levels. You may then consult your physician in case of deficiency. ...  Read More

I am eating slate pencils. Will it affect my health or digestive system. Please give me an advice on this

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Micronutrient deficiency . Eat a balanced diet . Meet a dietitian for advise . ...  Read More

I am eating slate pencil since 10 yrs now it is increasing day by day wht must I should do to stop eating it

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Pica is a medical disorder characterized by an appetite for largely non-nutritive substances (e.g., coal, soil, feces, chalk, paper, etc.) or an abnormal appetite for some things that may be considere ...  Read More

Why do people get thought to eat slate pencils ,is it any physiological disorder

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This is called Pica and is a behavior disorder. I suggest behavior therapy ...  Read More

Im habituated eating more slate pencils everyday but I can see them digest and exert in potty detaile me about it

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Check haemoglobin and iron ...  Read More

Hi, I just wanted to know does slate pencils affect ovaries and uterus.Does it causes irregular periods?

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Hi good morning Thnxs for your question I need complete details regarding ur case so I can help you. For further guidance on it and medicine Use my online consulting link so that we can discuss ur qua ...  Read More

Hi, I used to eat slate pencils when I was my high school . I started addiction towards them after I got my first period. I used to eat boxes of slate pencils everyday. It did affected me my haemoglobin levels were low but now everything is fine . I'm scared of future like if it may cause stones in kidney or stomach or any other dangerous disease l

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I always have cravings to eat non edible things like slate pencil, Fuller's earth(multani mitti) . And when I eat them I get problem with my bowel .and I have piles that also gets irritated as stool becomes harder. I really want to stop eating these things.

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Connect please ...  Read More

Are pencils still made with lead in India? What happens if we eat graphite from pencils,I mean pencil leads..

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Yes, you are right. But you should not eat the graphite and if this problem persists, you can consult me for proper evaluation. ...  Read More

Does eating slate pencils and clay cause lead poisoning?I have an habit of eating slate pencils? does it causes cancer?

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You have a calcium deficiency. So you need to take calcium medicine. There’s best calcium homeopathic medicine. For more information kindly consult me on practo. ...  Read More

1 year ago,I used to eat lot of graphite pencil leads for about 7 months,But now I stopped eating them What are the long term effects?

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Yes lead( Pb) is a proven carcinogen. But as far I know graphite pencil are free of lead , and is not a proven carcinogen. Also from my understanding - No association or causation relationship has bee ...  Read More

I used to eat lot of graphite pencil leads does it causes lead poisoning or cancer? But now I stopped eating, What are the problems in future?

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Take proper check up. ...  Read More

I used to eat lot of graphite from pencil leads, 1 year go(daily 2-3).It's been 6 months I stopped eating graphite Does it causes lead poisioning or cancer?

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Yea lead( Pb ) is a proven carcinogen . But as far I know graphite pencil are free of lead , and is not a proven carcinogen. Also from my understanding - No association or causation relationship has ...  Read More

Is it common in children eating pencil leads?Does it contain metal lead,If so will it causes lead poisoning or cancer? What are the side effects of eating graphite pencil leads?

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Yes harmful..may cause lead poisoning ...  Read More

I have an habit of eating pencil leads for about six months,will it cause cancer in future? But now I stopped eating them

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Better avoid ... ...  Read More

See my poop why it is like pencil. It has been happening since from 2 months. It is normal or something serious.?

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

I am eating slate pencil often nowadays It's like cravings , please help me to get out of this habit.

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Hello user Sure ,we will help you But before prescribing any thing we need some information like . Vitals . Purpose . Medical history . Family history . Occupation . Physical activity . Daily routine ...  Read More

Hello, I usually feel craving for slate pencil, raw uncooked rice and vibhuti, looks like it is some deficiency, can you please help me overcome it as it is very bad for health to consume them

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Consultation needed. Consult personally on Practo app or 8318469_886 ...  Read More

I got a sharp pierce on my foot by pencil. Please tell what to do?? I have attached my wound pic. Last year on June I had taken one tetnus shot.

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You will have to take Tetanus injection as well ...  Read More

I love slate pencils a lot. I am eating one box per week. I could not give up this habit. My hemoglobin levels are low since 14yrs of age. This craving subsides whenever I focus on health and take iron supplements. It comes back when I stop supplements. I am a very healthy and systematic person otherwise. I love to eat them as stress busters during

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You need to get your Hb and Serum calcium and D3 levels checked .consult some councillor as this habit is unhealthy . You can replace it by chewing gums or Saunf Cardamom . ...  Read More

Hi, I love to eat slate pencils, earthy items. All the time I am seeing slate items videos,pics if I don't get slate pencils for eating. If given a option of panipuri and slate pencils I will choose slate pencils for sure. I can't concentrate on any other things if slate pencils are not there. Could you please help.

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Contact me through practo direct consultation for further information surely help you. ...  Read More

I have craving for slate penicil in 8th month of pregnancy and i am eating 5 to 6 in a day..is it harmful??

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Hi, this kind of craving generally indicates anemia, low hemoglobin. Please check your hemoglobin Slate pencil is not a food item. Please avoid eating it and meet a nearby Gynecologist ...  Read More

Having a bad habit of eating slate pencils I want to get rid of this bad habit Please help me out I am very much in trouble

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We have some best medicine for it in homepathy..share more details.. ...  Read More

Having a hard time to stop eating slate chalk. Kindly give suggestions. Need to use the toilet every few hours.

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Get a psychiatric opinion for OCD behaviour ( Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ) may b the problem . It is a treatable disorder ...  Read More

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