Craving ice is often associated with iron deficiency anemia — although it may be associated with other nutritional problems as well.
Scientists don’t fully understand the link, but some suspect that compulsive consumption of ice — called pagophagia — relieves inflammation in the mouth brought on by iron deficiencies.craving and chewing ice (pagophagia) is often associated with iron deficiency anemia — although it may be associated with other nutritional problems as well.
Make an appointment to have a complete blood test done to check for anemia.
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Craving ice is often associated with iron deficiency anemia — although it may be associated with other nutritional problems as well.
Scientists don’t fully understand the link, but some suspect that compulsive consumption of ice — called pagophagia — relieves inflammation in the mouth brought on by iron deficiencies.craving and chewing ice (pagophagia) is often associated with iron deficiency anemia — although it may be associated with other nutritional problems as well.
Make an appointment to have a complete blood test done to check for anemia.
Maryann
October 26, 2011 - 4:35pmThis Comment
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