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I like eating raw rice and my body weight is increasing so i want to stop eating it. i tried many times to stop it but i couldn't, pls help me stop it?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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This: sounds suspiciously like PICA the consumption of foreign substances (usually CLAY) and I think that you need some counseling!!!!!!! Speak with your parents immediately! We cannot interact with you more than this under the age of 21!

Answered 9/15/2015

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A member asked:

I like eating raw rice and my body weight is increasing so i want to stop eating it. i tried many times to stop it but i couldn't, pls help me stop it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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