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Ok im just wondering something. i have a friend that tells me she has a iron definciency and she is eating drywall is this dangerous for her too eat?
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Yes: Pica is the term that is used to define such behavior. Iron deficiency anemia may cause pica. Treatment should be done. Many complications are possible if the habit continues.
Answered 8/31/2013
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