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How Dangerous Is Eating Paper?

Hi, I'm 31 and for as long as I can remember I have been addicted to eating toilet paper and general white paper (not any that's been printed on). I also eat plastic. I used to eat glass but I stop that quite a while back. I am 132 pounds, 5.6 tall and have a slender build. However, ever since I was 13 I've had a bloated stomach and at times I can look 5 months pregnant. Could the paper be causing this. For 10-15 years I used to struggle with going to the toilet but now I'm fine as I am addicted to drinking water and have about 13-20 pints a day. Please can you explain to me the damages I could be causing my body and suggest how I could stop. Thanks                                                              
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Well come to HCM
Of course eating paper is danger and this could cause serious problem, this is psychological condition and in my opinion better to consult the psychiatrist, hope this information helps ( comment:- Geophagia is the functional condition and could be fetal some time )
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How Dangerous Is Eating Paper?

HI Well come to HCM Of course eating paper is danger and this could cause serious problem, this is psychological condition and in my opinion better to consult the psychiatrist, hope this information helps ( comment:- Geophagia is the functional condition and could be fetal some time )