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Could cravings for acidic or spicy food be a symptom of illness?

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None specific: Craving for ice is associated with iron deficiency in women. There are no specific diseases associated with craving for spicy food. Some women have various types of cravings in pregnancy.

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Answered 3/28/2018

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