pagophagia, or compulsive ice chewing, is a form of pica and is diagnosable by a doctor. Pica is a medical term for an eating disorder that refers to craving (or consumption) of items that aren't ...
Pagophagia isn't always related to iron deficiency — other causes may include low levels of calcium, an eating disorder, or stress and anxiety. Certainly, as I made my way to the freezer several ...