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I eat flour all the time. will this affect my life? for example pica disease or anemia? also do you think i crave flour because i may be anemic?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Pica: Ye there a very good possibility that you are anemic because of your pic. Consult your doctor for blood work

Answered 10/8/2014

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A member asked:

I eat flour all the time. will this affect my life? for example pica disease or anemia? also do you think i crave flour because i may be anemic?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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