Chewing ice and anemia?
By baileycows
@baileycows (3665)
United States
March 13, 2009 11:08am CST
So I have recently starting sucking or chewing on crushed ice because I am trying to get in my water intake for the day and I cant stand water. But I can seem to chew or suck 10 glasses of ice a day. I know once they melt I am probably only getting about 5, but who cares that was more than before. Some woman stopped at my desk the other day at work and told me that chewing ice can cause anemia. What is the difference from drinking water? I always heard from my doctor because I am anemic sometimes that you chew ice because your anemic it is called Pika. So do you think chewing ice causes anemia or anemia causes you to chew ice?
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3 responses
@maezee (41988)
• United States
13 Mar 09
I think that's a myth, totally. Anemia is caused by the lack of iron in your bloodstream - so maybe, instead, you should eat some broccoli/spniach instead. I was anemic for a short period of time and I was given iron supplements (which are disgusting horse-pills, might I add), and that did the trick for me. I don't know what it would have to do with water and chewing ice, though.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
14 Mar 09
i personally don't see how chewing ice could cause anemia but what do i know. i never heard of such a thing but of course there is alot i haven't heard of.
@charlesb (17)
• Spain
13 Mar 09
I actually read an article a few days ago where they said to be proven that you don't need to drink as much water every day as everybody thinks because you already get the amount you need through food. I imagine it must be horrible to suck on ice cubs all the time! But nevertheless, i don't believe it has anything to do with anemia, so you shouldn't be worried :)
