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[|Human|] HI, I am a 45 yr old female and I have high blood and cholesterol i take antidepressants (zoloft ) and med for my hi blood pressure and cholesterol.  I recently had some blood work done and my hemoglobin level is at 7.7. after doing some reasearch on the internet, i am finding that eating ice can be causing this anemia. i do eat ice constanly thruout the day and drink a great deal of water.My question is can eating ice be causing anemia?
[|AI|]  You have a moderate grade anemia. You have high BP and cholesterol. Eating substances having no nutritional value e.g. Clay, Ice is called PICA and is considered sometimes a sign of iron deficiency anemia, though there are controversies regarding this. This may be associated with some other psychological disorders. If I were your treating physician I would have suggested you to undergo some blood tests including complete hologram, ESR, reticulocyte count. That may help to find a way to diagnose the pathology behind your anemia and if possible can cure you. Wish you good health.