(2008) The girl who ate her house-pica as an obsessive-compulsive disorder: A case report. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 30(3), 512-520.īaheretibeb, Y. et al (2009) The social and recreational characteristics of adults with intellectual disability and pica living in institutions.
Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry, 4(1), 1-4.Īshworth, M. (2014) Eating everything except food (PICA): A rare case report and review. Medication, psychological evaluation and/or behavioural interventionsĪdvani, S.Pica can be life-threatening, resulting in surgery.Dental problems – abrasion and damage to tooth substance, tooth surface loss.Constipation, ulcerations, perforations.Medical complications such as lead poisoning, bowel and intestinal problems and mineral deficiencies.Can affect some people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or intellectual disability (ID)Ī person may consume soil, clay, paint, paper, coal, wood, string, pebbles, hair, ice or freezer frost.Iron deficiencies may be an underlying factor in some cases.The prevalence may be under-reported due to feelings of embarrassment.Research on Pica, including possible causes, is limited.Cultural beliefs and practices may play a role some societies, though cultural Pica is distinct from childhood Pica. The eating behaviour is not part of a culturally or socially supported practice. A Resource for General Practitioners (GPs)Īccording to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), Pica involves the compulsive eating of non-nutritive, non-food substances inappropriate to the developmental level of the individual.Websites and other support organisations.Reflections Report: Eating Disorders Experiences in Ireland.Muscle Dysmorphia / Reverse Anorexia / Bigorexia.
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