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Do other people with pica eat mint?
i have had pica for cornstarch for almost 30 years and i don't eat mint.
What is the name of the disease in which people eat rocks?
pica
Why do anorexic people eat baby powder?
People who eat non-food items have a condition called Pica. A common variant of Pica is a compulsion to eat chalk, coal, baking powder, talc or other items with a powdery texture. Neglected children sometimes develop Pica, as do anorexics.
Why do people eat paper boats?
People have many eating disorders, called pica people eat rocks sand ice cubes baby powder because that have a habit that is not the proper nutrition and doctors call it the pica disease. eating paper boats may be one and it can go out to all outrageous ideas. just encourage them to stop as it is bad for their health and body
What do people with pica eat?
There are different types of pica, depending on what type the person has usually defines what they'll eat which is anything from dirt to feces, a person who craves feces,blood or urine this type is called vampirism pica, which is the worst.
Do people with pica still eat food?
DAAHH u would die they just eat very little amounts
What is it called when you eat your hair?
pica
Do dogs eat wood?
Not usually. However, like humans, they could suffer an eating disorder such as pica. Pica is when you eat things that are not food.
Why do i eat bricks and similar substances?
you have pica
How is it possible for people to eat above 2centimeters of dirt everyday?
This rare health problem is called pica disorder.
Why do people chew ice?
The term "pica" to describe craving and chewing substances that have no nutritional value - such as ice, clay, cornstarch or paper. Craving and chewing ice is often associated with iron deficiency anemia - it may be associated with other nutritional problems.It's not known why some people with iron deficiency anemia crave and chew ice. Results from one study suggest it may be because of ice's pain-relieving properties, since some people with iron deficiency anemia experience tongue pain and inflammation (glossitis). researchers also found that ice has a new and better taste to some people who are iron deficient. In some individuals, pica is a sign of emotional problems, such as stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder or a developmental disorder.A thorough medical evaluation can help determine if pica is due to an underlying medical condition. If the cause of pica is an emotional or developmental issue, cognitive behavioral therapy may be helpful.
Who is most likely to have the eating disorder Pica?
Yes, Pica is a type of eating disorder, but not in the traditional sense. People with pica have an appetite for non-food items, such as dirt, chalk, coal, baby powder, etc. They also eat foods that are considered raw items, such as flour or salt.
