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Hi! I am 32 years old woman. I like to eat soil, I know that its must be harmful for me. So please answer me that, How can I left my this bad habit.
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Dear Lybrate user. The act of eating soil (geophagia) is often related to lack of irons in the body and this is commonly seen among women who are pregnant. It is mainly the urge and craving that makes many of the women to long for soil. I suggest you to check your blood iron level and start using iron supplements. Don't worry. This is a common problem. Take care.
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