You thought right — the habit of eating ice may sound common and in summers, many people keep taking out ice from the freezer and eating it to keep themselves cool. But do you know that eating ice is not good for our health at all? There may be some hidden health problems behind this.
Pagophagia — that is, the special tendency to eat ice — can be a sign of iron deficiency anemia.
Many studies have revealed that people who are iron deficient often desire to eat ice. If you also have a habit of eating ice, then first know its disadvantages.
Eating ice can cause these disadvantages
1. Damage to teeth: Constantly chewing ice can affect the enamel of the teeth, which can make the teeth weak or highly sensitive.
2. Sore throat or infection: Cold ice can damage the delicate lining of the throat, causing throat irritation, soreness or infection.
3. Effect on digestive system: Extremely cold substances can cause gastric irritation or indigestion when they enter the stomach.
4. Sign of hidden illness: As mentioned above, this can be a sign of iron deficiency or other nutritional problems.
If someone has a strong desire to eat ice repeatedly, then he should get a blood test done once to check the iron level in the body. Also, it is very important to consult a doctor or nutrition expert.
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