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I have developed pica ( eating sponges ) today i noticed that i had blood and mucus in my stool should i be seeing my doctor ?
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Yes, see your doctor: You are correct in thinking you should see your doc! Pica has many associations, one of which is iron deficiency anemia. This could be related to your history of blood in stools. Definitely check it out!
Answered 9/5/2016
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