Question 1

does chewing ice cause anemia?

Accepted Answer

No but related: Ice chewing called pagophagia is caused by iron deficiency and can be fixed quickly with iron supplements. Iron deficiency is usually due to blood loss of some sort.  You should see a doctor to find out about the blood loss which may indicate a much more serious issue.

Question 2

is ice chewing a symptom of anemia?

Accepted Answer

PICA: In medicine we call "pica" to the strong desire to eat or drink very unusual substances or foods. Children and adults with pica may eat:
animal feces, clay, dirt, hairballs, ice, paint, sand.This pattern of eating should last 1 mo.In pregnancy, in childhood, and in malnourished populations is more common.It is true that  iron or zinc deficiency could be present but could also be psycological.

Question 3

is ice chewing a indication of anemia? is ice chewing a side effect of anemia?

Accepted Answer

Pagophagia : Pagophagia (feeling the need to chew ice) can sometimes be seen with iron deficiency anemia.

Question 4

some people with iron deficiency anemia crave and chew ice so much. why is that?

Accepted Answer

I am not sure: We know exactly. It is known as pica. The ice is common in the north. In the south some people eat clay soil and or corn starch.

Question 5

extreme anemia for a 60 yr. old woman  -causes?

Accepted Answer

Blood loss: Blood loss from the gastro intestinal tract is the most common cause. This could be due to gastritis, ulcer, hemorrhoids, diverticuli, or tumor. Nutritional deficiencies can lead to anemia as well. Cancer of the blood is another concern. Seek medical attention promptly.

Question 6

help please! is eating ice a symptom of anemia or is it the other way around?

Accepted Answer

Eating ice: Also known as pica, is a classic sign of iron deficiency anemia.

Question 7

what causes you to have a high platelet count and anemia?

Accepted Answer

Blood loss anemia: People who have chronic blood loss will eventually become anemic due to iron deficiency. The body's response to blood loss is sometimes to increase production of platelets promoting easier clotting at areas of bleeding. Why and how this reactive thrombocytosis happens is not entirely known but iron replacement corrects the high platelet count back to normal levels.

Question 8

could anemia be a reason for my missed period?

Accepted Answer

Did you have sex.: If you had sex since your last period, pregnancy needs to be ruled out and you should do a pregnancy test. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully.
If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, every time. You may consider implanted contraceptive, or IUD. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 9

if eating ice a lot is a sign or symptom of anemia & my labs are negative why do i crave or want ice?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms vs. Causes: Simple question, no simple answer. As complex embodied souls attached to a mind, fragile brain+body, variations in behavior are extremely common. Medicine is empiric more than scientific. While physicians often rely on symptoms as possible clues (where people seem to behave more similarly than differently), the relationship is complex & in most cases poorly understood, if at all & very individual.

Question 10

i eat a lot of ice . i let it sit for while until its soft  people ask me daily if i am anemic is this craving a symptom of anemia?

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency: Pagophagia, or craving ice, is caused by iron deficiency. Low iron makes you tired, pale, lightheaded, and short of breath, and gives you foggy thinking, poor hair and nail growth, itching, and restless legs. Although most commonly caused by menstrual bleeding, it is important that a woman your age undergo a full gastroenterology evaluation to look for bleeding caused by ulcers, polyps, or cancer.

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