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Pica

Pica is a condition in which a person craves substances that are not food, such as clay, dirt, ice, or flecks of old paint. Pica can have a physical cause, such as iron deficiency anemia or pregnancy, or it may be due to a mental health condition.

Treatment depends on the cause and may include psychological counseling or medications to reduce the craving.

Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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