What causes addiction to mint when suffering form anemia?
Patient: I have all symptoms of intrinsec factor anemia  I got iron inyections for long time and it did not help me much   now I am getting so bad that I can not function   I have ann appt with an hematologist en few days    my concern is ... Why I am so attracted to mint that is becoming like an addiction? Is there some spetial prpperty in the mint leaves that could cure me Thank you Doctor: Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Iron deficiency is known to cause pica.2. In this condition, patients are known to ingest paint, varnishes, mud etc.3. Mint could be due to pica. 4. On correction of deficiency, mint addiction should go.Any further queries, happy to help again.