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    Craving to eat ice, dirt or paper and Difficulty staying awake during day

    WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms craving to eat ice, dirt or paper and difficulty staying awake during day including Pica, Sleep apnea, and Narcolepsy.

    There are 11 conditions associated with craving to eat ice, dirt or paper and difficulty staying awake during day. The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

    • Pica

      Pica is an eating disorder that involves eating non-food items such as paper or dirt.

    • Sleep apnea

      People with sleep apnea stop and restart breathing multiple times while sleeping.

    • Narcolepsy

      Narcolepsy is a brain disorder that makes people abnormally sleepy at times during the day.

    • Anemia, iron deficiency

      Anemia , a lack of red blood cells, can cause fatigue, pale skin and gums, brittle nails, irritability, and more.

    • Medication reaction or side-effect

      Medication side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, weakness, dizziness, seizures, and more.

    • Sleep deprivation

      Sleep deprivation occurs when the lack of restful sleep is severe enough to compromise basic body functions.

    • Caffeine withdrawal

      If you suddenly stop drinking caffeine, you get withdrawal symptoms, such as headache, fatigue, and bad mood.

    • Cocaine withdrawal

      Cocaine withdrawal may cause feelings ranging from anxiety, irritability and sleepiness to suicidal thoughts.

    • Amphetamine withdrawal

      The symptoms of amphetamine withdrawal include depression, fatigue, increased appetite, and sleep problems.

    • Insomnia

      Insomnia symptoms include trouble staying asleep at night, feeling tired during the day, moodiness, and more.

    • Restless legs syndrome

      Restless leg syndrome causes intense discomfort in your legs and an overpowering urge to move them.

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