Highlights

  • Some people eat non-edible things like dirt, clay, paint, paper, chalk etc.
  • This happens due to an eating disorder called Pica
  • Know everything about this and why it happens

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Do you sometimes crave for mud, chalk or ice? Then you must be suffering from this; know here

'Pica' is an eating disorder which makes a person suddenly crave for non-edible things such as dirt, clay, paint, paper etc. Know why this happens.

Do you sometimes crave for mud, chalk or ice? Then you must be suffering from this; know here

Do you ever feel like eating chalk, mud, ice or eraser? Or have you ever come across someone who craves these non-edible items? If yes, then let us tell you that this is an eating disorder known as 'pica'.

Recently, hormone specialist, Simrun Chopra shared a post on Instagram stating that people who suffer from iron or zinc deficiency are the ones who have such unusual cravings.

However, it can be treated by consulting a physician and taking supplements as per the requirement of the body. In some cases consulting a psychiatrist also helps if pica happens to be a psychiatric issue.

Also watch: Tips to prevent iron deficiency

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