Is it safe.....NO not in a long run
Destee......
Eating ice does not cause
anemia, it is a symptom of anemia. The condition is called
pica. Pica is a disorder where a person craves thing of
non-nutritional value. Some of the things that people who have pica crave are
ice, flour and
dirt. Pica often occurs in pregnant women who have anemia. However, the desire for eating these things can be lessened with the correct dosage of
iron. You should ask your doctor about this disorder and the proper treatment. Taking iron supplements will reduce the desire for ice but it also can cause you to have severe constapation , the fearful part of eating ice is that it could slow down your
digestive abilities to absorb iron and other vitanins the body needs.
Iron deficiency is the number one cause of eating ice, as seen by many pregnant women picking up the habit during the third trimester when their iron count is being depleted. this carries on long after as it becomes a habit but take iron supplements and/or daily multi-vitamins, enrich your diet with
spinach and all other green, leafy vegetables, red
meat, plenty of protein, and you should see a big difference not only in your ice-eating habit, but your overall energy level as well.
If you suck on the ice then chew, it will not harm the teeth , yes chewing ice can do harm to the teeth from all the crunching add a little water to help melt down the ice as you such it and it won't do as much damage ......But do check your iron level.
All ice eaters should check there iron and see if they are an
anemic
From Nurse
WHO...!