The People's Perspective on Medicine
Craving Ice Like an Addict Signals Serious Health Problem
Mineral deficiencies can result in unusual cravings, whether for ice, cornstarch, clay or even popcorn. Doctors call this condition "pica."
Anemia
Is Popcorn Addiction a Red Flag for Mineral Deficiency?
Addiction to non-food items like popcorn or ice can signal a mineral deficiency.
Anemia
Omeprazole and Metformin Combined to Cause Vitamin B12 Deficiency
A common drug combination, metformin for diabetes and an acid-suppressing drug for heartburn, can cause vitamin B12 deficiency.
Anemia
Drugs for GERD Can Deplete the Body of Crucial Vitamin B12
You may not know it, but common over the counter acid suppressing drugs can interfere with the body's absorption of Vitamin B12, leading eventually to a deficiency.
Anemia
Ice Addiction Leads to Hospitalization
A craving for unusual foods such as an ice addiction could be a warning of an underlying medical problem like anemia or zinc deficiency.
