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My sister is eating slate pencils and chalk pieces since when she is at age 15 years now she is 19 years old and she is eating raw rice also...she is not listening whatever we says... her height is now 159cms only... is eating all these can effect on growing height..?? somebody told me eating like this will not increase body height...??? is it true

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Dude...She can land up in big problem.. Get a USG whole abdomen done.. It's quite possible that she is piling all garbage in her intestine leading to blockage ...  Read More

If 17 month baby eat a chalk what will happen 3inch chalk she eat What will happen with her please answer

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Since 2years I have a very bad habit of eating chalk.. I have tried several ways to stop eating chalk but it was very difficult for me to cease it once.. I can't live without it more than a week

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This is a condition called pica disorder. It is a difficult disorder to treat. But there is help available. It is not clear whether you have sought help from a Psychiatrist . The treatment is individu ...  Read More

Hello, Eating chalk pencils almost daily 3 to 4 from last week. i know its harmful but am addicted to it. Please guide

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Generalized anxiety disorder or depression is the main cause.Consult a psychologist for treatment of the disease. ...  Read More

I have been eating chalk n ( balapa in Kannada) both since many months. From 1 initially to now 10 in a day. I’m kind of addicted. My hb had also come down to 10

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Deficiency of vitamin and minerals. Do tests. Take high protein diet and balanced nutrition. Contact me through practo direct consultation surely help you. ...  Read More

How to stop eating chalk.my daughter Desiring more and more everyday to eat chalks.

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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 eat too much slate chalk how could I stop it I don’t have any medical history yet

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This not a healthy habit. Better to quit. Can take a help of doctor by online or directly ...  Read More

Eating chalk on a regular basis has become my habit.I am strongly addicted to eating chalk.Is this harmful in any way to my body?

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Hello definitely eating something which is not healthy and hygienic is harmful to health...pica and obsessive compulsive disorder should be ruled out consult psychiatrist for further evaluation and tr ...  Read More

My son eats blackboard chalks,is there any problem with calcium or protein even his teeths are also getting worst day by day. even he cries alot during brush

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Things need to be discussed in detail. Please choose direct consultation for proper guidance and help to achieve better results. ...  Read More

I am 24 years old female, I started eating slate pencils and chalk when I am 14 years old, I continued this for 19 years old. when I am reached 20years i stopped eating slate pencils permanantly. I am not touching chalk yet. but I am not increasing weight I have irritable bowel syndrome also, my height 159cms my weight 44 only. I will go stools dai

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Hi dear your increase in height is not possible at this age but you can certainly increase weight by consuming small frequent calorie dense meals.since you have irritable bowel disease you need some d ...  Read More

Hi, I strongly crave to eat chalk most of the time. What should I do? Which doctor should I meet now?

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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey. ...  Read More

I am a school teacher so everyday my face amd hands are being exposed to great amount of chalk powder. I have noticed that ever since I joined my school my skin is breaking out severely. I am having rashes and acne everyday. My face itches too. Can anyone give any quick treatment for now. I have attached 2 images for reference.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Ma'am,sir. I am having a craving of eating chalk. Can't control. Is it safe to eat chalk during pregnancy ( 32 weeks) taking properly iron and calcium. Is chalk harmful in pregnancy? Can I bite only? Please help.

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Please consult for proper discussion. ...  Read More

19 month toddler Weight 11.5kgs Has general eating irregularities (which we are working on) We are non vegetarian. Problem - from past week he has started eating soil and chalk. He is playing with soil and chalk from a long time but eating it has started from past week. The soil is a mix of sand and reti. It's not proper soil. It's just there in th

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Do Cbc and ps ...to rule out micro cytic anemia ...  Read More

Hai dr. My baby is eating raw rice, chalk pieces, soaps whatever it is she keeps in her mouth and she will eat such things. How to change that habit

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Firstly I need to know her age Secondly need little more elaborate history and preferably online consultation ...  Read More

Sometimes I feel like I will run behind the smell of kerosene and there is also a strong crave for eating a lot of white chalk and nowadays both are not available to me so I use to watch videos of eating white chalk and kerosene drinking what are these symptoms of

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Iron deficiency,malnutrition or due to low haemoglobin you are running behind non eatable things.It is a feeding disorder in which someone eats non-food substances that have no nutritional value. ...  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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It can be due to calcium deficiency ...  Read More

I am drinking lemon water with salt sometimes.. Is eating or taking more salt will increase stomach fat..??? Is it true...???

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no it will not increase stomach fat. ...  Read More

Does eating raw(undercooked) rice can cause decrease in calcium in bones and in serum?

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At the very first place please explain why you are having raw uncooked rice. Decrease in calcium is due to Vitamin D deficiency ...  Read More

Dear sir/ma'am, My name is Avinava Brahma and my fiance she is too much addicted of eating chalks for the last 5-8 months. She is too much addicted to it. Please provide me the details of solutuon to it as soon possible.

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It's addiction He need psychiatric consultation for it He need to be assessed Don't worry Take a appointment ...  Read More

I love eating slate chalks which blood test is required to know the proper medice to start so that I stop eating slate chalks

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Hello I understand your concerns You are suffering from pica disorder( habit of eating chalk and other undigestable things) We have many good homeopathic medicines for PICA to treat it completely fro ...  Read More

I am eating raw rice from 2 years daily.what are the side effects I may have?How to prevent eating it?

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No side effects ...  Read More

I constantly carve to eat chalk in 8-10 days and i try not to eat it but then i want to eat it again. Is it bad to eat it. Can i take it on some days. I just chew the chalk n spit the residue so that it doesn't go inside my stomach n effect me in any way.

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Hello I understand your concern You are suffering from PICA(habit or craving of eating undigestable things like chalk,slate pencil etc) We have many good homeopathic medicines for pica to treat it co ...  Read More

What could be the reason behind being addicted to eating chalks ??? if it is iron deficiency, will eating iron rich food stop the craving?

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Hello I understand your concern You are suffering from pica (habit of eating chalk,pencil or undigestale things) We have many good homeopathic medicines for pica to treat it completely from the root ...  Read More

Hi yes i eat alot of chalk 2 per day i starded wen i was25 and caint stop i eat more wen i am worid or upset its starding to worry me because i have norist alot of changes in my mouth and in the way i eat what can i do..

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Chalk cravings show deficiency of iron in ur body.... Please start iron supplements.... once ur iron deficiency is adequate u ll not crave for chalk anymore ...  Read More

Hello I am 6 months pregnant. What happened if I eat slate pencil (chalk) during pregnancy. Is it harmful for my baby??.please suggest me. Thank you...

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Hello I understand your concern You are suffering from pica disorder (habit of eating undigestavle things ) We have many good homeopathic medicines for pica to treat it completely from the root itsel ...  Read More

Hai my friends is completely adicated to pencil chalk more then 3 to 4 everyday she will be having is there is a side effect to body

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Yes it could be a kind of addiction so pls.consult rehabilitation expert to help you further ...  Read More

I feel some time for eat white things like a chalk,wall putty,wet soil and some time smell of bleaching powder help sir 85xxxxxx13 age is 15 male

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Please consult a doctor who can examine you and advise accordingly. ...  Read More

My daughter is 16 yrs old n she can't resist eating chalk n wall plaster ...2 yrs back she developed this habbit of eating such things ..plz suggest ways to get rid of this ...(she take multivitamin syrups..)and also tell me that ...is there any risk of developing a serious disease in future due to eating these kind of things?

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Set her diet like 3 hrly eating pattern includes protein and complex carbs each time .consult a well experienced dietetian for appropriate diet plan ...  Read More

Is it safe to eat chicken and curd together in a meal ? Or does it have any harm or any side effects?

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No no there are no side effects as such, but it is said that milk products and fish or fishmeal should not be taken together, yet there is no scientific evidence to it also. But chicken and curd can b ...  Read More

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