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I'm 46 and have had this thing about eating ice for over a year now. it seems like i have to have it .what could be the cause of this?
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Pica: You have a condition known as pica. It is an insatiable appetite for certain substances. We don't know the exact cause, but it may be associated with anemia. See your doctor and discuss problem with him pica is usually seen in children.
Answered 3/18/2013
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