I am 20 years old girl. Oftenly I eat clay coal suggest me how should I avoid it.
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This is called as *Pica in medical terminology. But this happens usually in childhood, But strangely, few people will get that craving in this age too. Reasobs are *Worm infestation, Anaemia (low Hb levels, Ldeficiency of B-Complex, Zinc. So try to take sprouts daily, all veg salads, Fruits,Dates, Dry fruits,&plenty of water. Once better you do Deworming. Some times mental stress, any insecurity also causes this. So, better to do yoga, Meditation,Pranayama daily.
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Dear Lybrate user. Weird Eating habits are always due to some nutritional deficiency. Eating clay is due to iron deficiency. Do get your blood checked for iron and take the necessary treatment through iron supplements. Take care.
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