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Symptoms
Children and adults with pica may eat: Animal feces; Clay; Dirt; Hairballs; Ice; Paint; Sand. This pattern of eating ...
Causes
Pica is seen more in young children than adults. Between 10 and 32% of children ages 1 - 6 have these behaviors. Pica...
Tests
There is no single test that confirms pica. However, because pica can occur in people who have lower-than-normal nutr...
Treatments
Treatment should first address any missing nutrients and other medical problems, such as lead exposure. Treatment inv...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you notice that a child (or adult) often eats non-food materials.
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