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Suggest Remedies For Addiction Of Eating Cement

i am a student from india.....i am 17yrs old,i have a very bad habbit of eating cement..........how can i stop eating cement??.....my mom gave me several medicines to stop this habbit........but still i continue to eat it........they say it is bad for my health........but it really tastes good..........it s like i am addicted to eating cement........i really want to stop this bad habbit........can u help me out??
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This is a very unusual condition, but fits into the general diagnosis of "pica". This condition is often associated with mineral deficiencies including especially iron deficiency. Having your iron levels monitored by your doctor along with any needed supplementation may be helpful. Eating a diet very rich in micronutrients and minerals (lots of fresh vegetables, nuts, seeds - if not allergic), may also help nourish the body and decrease the cravings.
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Suggest Remedies For Addiction Of Eating Cement

This is a very unusual condition, but fits into the general diagnosis of pica . This condition is often associated with mineral deficiencies including especially iron deficiency. Having your iron levels monitored by your doctor along with any needed supplementation may be helpful. Eating a diet very rich in micronutrients and minerals (lots of fresh vegetables, nuts, seeds - if not allergic), may also help nourish the body and decrease the cravings.