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1 year ago,, i used to eat graphite from pencil leads(daily 1) what are the problems that may happen in future?what if the pencils were made of synthetic graphite)does it has the capacity to damage the nerves??
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I would contact local poison control center and give them name of what you are chewing on. And stop it.
Answered 4/21/2023
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Eating pencil lead is known as pica. Pencil lead is made of graphite and it’s relatively non-toxic. It is unlikely that it will cause you any long-term problems. You should still stop ingesting them however. Good luck.
Answered 4/21/2023
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