HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Recently started craving cigarette ashes, i was told this is from a mineral defiency. what mineral would cause this and how can i treat it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Pica with cigarette: Ashes cravings is often caused by low potassium levels. Please see your doctor to be tested for this. Good luck.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/9/2016

4.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Hi.Which vit/mineral deficiency is most likely to cause bones to pop?I recently changed to veganism but have a very good diet.Vit d and iron i get.Thx

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What could cause craving for fruits such as banana, peaches , plums, nectarine, melon.I eat 6 large banana/day. Any deficiency. Can it causes problems.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Sorry for the candour) If cigarette ash gets into your vagina or anus, will it cause cancer or other disease to it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My mother recently found it she has emphysema, and she has been smoking cigarettes for 40 years. She is trying to quit smoking, so she is now smoking e-cigarettes. Are these any safer than a regular cigarette? Can they cause fungal infections in the lungs

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I'm a light smoker of both cannabis and tobacco. Recently after smoking about 2 cigarettes a dull lingering chest pain occured and seems to not subside. It's more uncomfortable than painful. Is this a cause for concern and further diagnosis?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Can bowel adhesions cause vitamin deficiency and digestive problems?
Would intestinal immunity be weakened by smoking cigarettes and/or chewing tobacco? What, specifically, happens? Iga deficiency? Permeability?
Is auto immune deficiency treatable?
Recently started new meds that cause dry mouth. Seriously craving chewing ice. Could it be related or could I have a deficiency of some sort?
What causes ridges in fingernails and how can I treat them? Not all of my nails have ridges. Is this a result of a vitamin or mineral deficiency?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.