My sister just started eating ice...isn't that a sign of anemia?

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Hannah Radar	Could be--but I see people eating ice every day--they can't all be anemic. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

desperatehw	No, I think it is a sign of sexual frustration and I am not being a smart-aleck here. I have really heard that. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

fourcheeks4	pregnant woman do it to take their minds off stress. Anemia is low iron, not dehydration Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lacey	sign on anorexia? can be eating ice to feel as if she is ACTUALLY EATING SOMETHING. i dont know though. eating is all mentally for some people Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

peet_henry	not really. unless that's the only thing she eats. just watch out for a sore throat! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sagewithin	don't jump to conclusions, it will just make you very worried for possibly no reason. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ladybug	umm noo...everyone eats ice. its kind of like eatting a non flavored popsicle.....umm lol my mom says its a sign of sexual fusturation just joking Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

margie s	nope she won't . because i loved to chew ice all the time and i never get anemia. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

aLawrence	No Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

once_known_as_big_almac	I was always told eating ice was a sign of sexual frustration Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Liza	No -- I've eaten ice all my life and have never been anemic. Not good for the enamel on your teeth, however.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Boomer	it is a sign that she is sexually frustrated... and needs help.. like a release for her frustration... buy her a really nice ... "bullet"... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

KT!	anemia, is a lack of red blood cells, usually from a decrease in iron or hemoglobin....i dont think a little frozen h2o has anything to do with anemia. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

siobahn_fun1@sbcglobal.net	have you asked her why she eats ice? i'm sure that she will answer. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

JAY	Their's nothing with eating or drinking cold (ice) water Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

THE mommy	Anemia is iron deficeincy. Yes she might be, or she could be pregnant. She should becareful though because chewing ice puts tiny microscopic cracks in your teeth and makes you more vulerable to cavities. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

***********	I know someone who is anemic and comulsively eats ice. Just tell her to go to the doctor if she has been doing it for a while...its a simple blood test. They also sell Ferrous Sulfate over the counter. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

want2flybye	not a credible one, she could just be thirsty, or it may be a fad, I would look for other medical symptoms like fatigue and listlessness, or a medical doctor doing a physical. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♪ Tony's girl ♪	Yes, it is. I chewed on ice and was told by my dentist to start taking vitamin B. It's also bad for your teeth. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Swm 39 4 Younger Swf Forever	I LIKE EATING ICE AND I AM NOT ANEMIC Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Titus M	my sister does it too. ice is good. just a eating habit Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

...	I don't know, but I eat ice sometimes and I'm fine. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Pops	Probably not, but it will sure play heck on her teeth. The ice will chip, split and ruin teeth. Pops Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

GiggleFairy	Eating ice is an early sign of an iron deficiency, which in turn if the iron levels get too low can result in anemia. Better to be safe than sorry - recommend she get her iron levels checked. Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

T esira	It can be a sign of low iron. However, I started eating crushed ice over a year ago to help with my snacking issues. So it depends, ask her why she has suddenly started eating ice and if she does not have a reason, then ask her to have her blood checked for low iron. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kurius_Kitten	It might be. It depends if she craves it and if she eats it very frequently. I never heard of this till I saw your question, but I googled it and found the following post, it maybe of help to you. Quote: [My daugther just found out she is anemica, she is a constant ice eater, the doctor said it causes anemia, eating the ice keeps the acid in the tummy cold and it cannot digest the iron you are getting from food and so now the body craves the ice, he said once her iron count is back up she won't feel the need to eat so much ice. Hope this helps answer some of your questions. ] I would have your sister get a blood test from your family doctor. That should tell you definitively if there is anything wrong. Good Luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jazz	YES YES YES. She should get her iron level checked. I did this too and it was because my iron was low. It's a common warning sign that the person's iron is too low. It may NOT be that but a lot of the time it is. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wisenick2003	Yes, that can be a sign of iron deficiency anemia, but not necessarily. She should visit her doctor and have her blood checked. I am a PA, and have done that myself in the past. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Rachel T.	Eating Ice or other unusual entities such as dirt, detergent, etc. is known as PICA. Pica is a result of pregnancy and cravings. Eating Ice is not necessarily a sign of anemia but if there are othe factors such as easy bruising, yellowish nails, angular chelosis, brittle hair, she must go to the doctor for a RBC count. However in the meantime, she should eat plenty of Folate found in Spinach as well as, Iron because this can also be a result of iron deficiency found in foods such as red meet and Folate in Orange juice. If you do suspect anemia make an appointment with the doc. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Danerz	It sure can be! It is called pica, when someone craves eating a non-food substance. I loved eating ice and didn't even really realize it, until I had routine bloodwork done that showed I was anemic. My doctor asked me if I had been eating ice (I was) and he said that was one sign. Other common signs of iron deficent anemia are fatigue (with difficulty sleeping, weird I know), palpitations (when your heart skips a beat), shortness of breath, cracks at the corner of your mouth, and pale skin/mucous membranes. There are some great iron supplements for vegetarians out there. If she is feeling bad or exhibits these symptoms, really encourage her to see her doctor. It is not uncommon at all for young women to become anemic due to low iron, because of diet or things like heavy periods. Once I started with supplements, my ice cravings and other symptoms got better. I have so much more energy, it's great! Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mala	no i dont think so,,, many a sign she likes eating ice Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No