I eat chalk daily

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I eat chalk daily

Asked for Female, 17 Years

Eating chalk on a regular basis has become my habit.I am strongly addicted to eating chalk.Is this harmful in any way to my body?

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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

Allergist/Immunologist 26 yrs exp Bangalore

Please consult a Psychiatrist immediately!

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Dr. Hithysh BM General Physician 5 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Hithysh BM

General Physician 5 yrs exp Bangalore

Hello definitely eating something which is not healthy and hygienic is harmful to health...pica and obsessive compulsive disorder should be ruled out consult psychiatrist for further evaluation and treatment I hope this helps to solve your problem...try to control as much as possible not to eat chalkpiece.

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