Does eating slate pencil cause diarrhea?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am a 29 year old female working as a banker in a rural area. I used to eat slate pencils. I stopped it for the last six months as I experienced nausea, vomiting and passing loose stools. Since then, my hemoglobin level dropped to 7%. If I eat outside food, I suffer from loose stools and indigestion. My colleagues also have food outside, but they are fine. Why is this happening to me? My weight is 42 and height 5'6". I got my thyroid test done, and the doctor said there are chances of hyperthyroidism. What should I do? Please advise me a diet chart.

Answer 1

Hi,

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We are here to help you.

It does not look like a result of eating slate pencils. You either have hyperthyroidism or could be a result of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

This needs to be evaluated by a battery of tests including blood sugar, thyroid profile, stool test, anti-tTG antibody (anti-tissue transglutaminase) for celiac disease.

If your problem persists, then we would also consider the chance of lactose intolerance.

As far as diet is considered, eat everything you want, but should be homemade. Rest we would discuss once we have the reports.

Revert with the reports to a medical gastroenterologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/medical-gastroenterologist

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I have evaluated your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

You should go for a repeat thyroid test as well as anti-tTG antibody as described. We can plan the treatment with the reports.

Revert with the reports to a medical gastroenterologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/medical-gastroenterologist

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