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Shocked by an aquaintance. Found out that she has an urge to chew on ice. ( daily large bag of cubes -recently chipped her tooth ) know anything about this type of medical condition?

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Yin And Yang answered

I remember my sister did the last few years of her life. I assumed it was a stress reliever in some sort of way. I never asked her why she always chewed on ice.

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I saw a story on this.  It's been associated with low iron and anemia.  She may need to get a simple blood test and iron supplement. 

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/iron-deficiency-anemia/expert-answers/chewing-ice/faq-20057982

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Toni Pauze answered

Also low vitamin D

They really need blood work done.

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