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A member asked:
I have a craving to eat hookah charcoals . are there any long term side effects? i am not anemic, and take vitamins so i do not think it is pica.
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Don't eat non-edible: I cannot imagine that eating charcoal is not somehow harmful. Generally an urge to consume non-edible substances is pica regardless of vitamins or anemia. You should consult with a psychiatrist as soon as possible.
Answered 5/15/2016
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