Comments on: Ice Craving: A Sign of Anemia

By: Ice Lover

Ice Lover — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:47:59 +0000

I wish this information about ice crushing was common knowledge and more Doctors realized it was a symptom. I must have crushed ice for two years before I found out I had extreme anemia due to Colon Cancer. I was driving my family crazy, I have not had any desire to chew on ice since my surgery last year.

By: Kate Murphy

Kate Murphy — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 02:59:30 +0000

We can’t provide medical information, but craving ice could be a symptom of illness.

You need to talk to your doctor about this and be tested again for anemia. Your need for ice could also be a sign of unusual thirst so ask for testing for illnesses related to thirst.

Talking to your gynecologist about your irregular menstrual cycles and setting up some tests that might explain that is also an important step for you.

By: Jennifer D.

Jennifer D. — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:04:32 +0000

I crave ica all the time. I eat at least 6 glasses of ice a day. I am not anemic nor do I have any type of blood in my stool. I do have very irregular minstrel cycles.I do eat more ice during my cycle. Could it be a sign of female problems?

By: Ice Cruncher

Ice Cruncher — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:35:53 +0000

I agree with some of the observations listed above. I don’t think the ice crunching is necessarily due to anemia. I crave ice, especially certain kinds with lots of air in them, yet I have not had a blood test show anemia. The idea that a primary cause could be cancer concerns me. I used to crave ice during pregnancy, but after my last baby, I craved it all the time, increasingly. Now you’ve got me wondering….

By: Kate Murphy

Kate Murphy — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 09:49:07 +0000

I am concerned that you are seeing blood in your stool. A one time test for blood in the stool, (fecal occult blood test or FOBT) doesn’t always find bleeding because polyps and cancers don’t bleed all the time.

Ifmyou are seeing blood, you really need a colonoscopy to figure out why.

The ice craving may be related to anemia, but even if your doctor has ruled that out, you still should talk to a gastroenterologist about a colonoscopy.

Therer are reasons besides cancer for seeing blood in the stool, so don’t panic. But don’t put off the colonoscopy.

By: Misty

Misty — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 02:59:44 +0000

It has been 6 months since I started with the ice crushing cravings, I go thru 4 or 5 tall glasses of crushed ice. I really get upset if there isn’t any in the refrigerator. If I go anywhere I have to have my glass full of ice. My husband gets really irritated listining to me and my ice. I have been checked for anemia and the doctor put me on vitatmin D and C, no iron. I had a check up and she didn’t find any bleeding but I do occasionaly have blood in the stool, not all the time. Do you think I might have colon cancer. After reading all the comments I am really worried. I do notice that after I eat I have to have my ice. I would like to know what you think, so I can have the right questions to ask my doctor.
Thank you

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:08:11 +0000

2 weeks ago, I had surgery to have a polyp removed from my uterus (hysteroscopy) and a DNC. I worked at night so I eat ice to stay awake. I have found myself craving for ice like an addict or something, but it is not all the time. Does this mean I may be anemic of have colon cancer? Please advise.

By: Heinz-Josef Lenz

Heinz-Josef Lenz — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:42:00 +0000

see your doctor and let him evaluate you for the reason for your anemia which could be iron deficiency. He will know what to do. No reason to be scared. HJL

By: shantel

shantel — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:01:19 +0000

I like chewing on ice it has to be a certain kind sometimes I get addicted to a certain kind,I do have anemia an is very worried about some of these comments that I am reading an is very scared,what should I do my doctor never told me any of these things

By: Heinz Josef Lenz

Heinz Josef Lenz — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:01:16 +0000

wow that is a long comment. it seems that iron deficiencies are particular linked to ice crushing since iron deficiency also attacks the mucosa and lead to burning of the tongue which is reliefed with ice which is one explanation not aware that any other anemia is associated with this craving HJL