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Is ice chewing a indication of anemia? is ice chewing a side effect of anemia?
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Pagophagia : Pagophagia (feeling the need to chew ice) can sometimes be seen with iron deficiency anemia.
Answered 1/8/2019
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Iron deficiency : Desire to chew ice, especially in women is associated with iron deficiency. You may take oral iron and multivitamins.
Answered 1/8/2019
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Iron deficiency : Desire to chew ice is associated with iron deficiency, especially in women. You may take oral iron and multivitamins.
Answered 1/5/2019
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