I have a habit of eating slate pencil. I eat 3 to 4 slate pencil in month or after 3 2 weeks. I just want to quit this habit. And does it effect my health? Is there any problem in my future? And I'm 21 years old and I'm too thin my weight is only 35 kg so please guide me n give some advice that how should I get rid off this kind of habit. And I know that its harmful but I have got addicted please help me.
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This habit indicates calcium deficiency. You should take homeopathic calcium supplements which are very safe and also calcium rich sources in diet like milk, yogurt,probiotics, tofu,soyabean etc. For weight gain start homeopathic health tonics which will take care of every deficiency and increase your weight appropriately. Eat banana regularly. Also take dry fruits like dates, almonds soaked in water.
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I think you have a medical condition known as PICA. Eating slate pencil can cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea. Since it is made�from the dust, it may cause eye irritation, and isn't good for your lungs. Some kinds of chalk may contain toxic additives. Determine and address the nutritional deficiency that is causing you to eat chalk. Once you no longer have a deficiency, your body will stop craving chalk, and the habit will stop on its own.
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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 considered foods, such as food ingredients (e.g. Flour, raw potato, starch, ice cubes). The complications includes infection, intestinal obstruction, calcium overdose, malnutrition, etc. Usually taking in a balanced diet and iron and zinc supplements will settle it down. Consult a physician for deworming treatment if required or doctor would suggest calcium supplements.
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