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[Pica: pathogenesis and therapeutic approach].

K Sugita1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Yamanashi Medical University.

Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|March 28, 2001
PubMed
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Pica is an eating disorder involving the persistent consumption of non-food items. It is often overlooked but crucial to diagnose in individuals with risk factors like anemia or malnutrition.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Nutritional Science
  • Gastroenterology

Context:

  • Pica is an eating disorder defined by the persistent ingestion of non-food items.
  • Risk factors include iron deficiency anemia, malnutrition, mental disorders, pregnancy, and cultural factors.
  • The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) excludes mild pica tendencies associated with mental disorders.

Purpose:

  • To define pica and its associated risk factors.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges and importance of suspecting pica.
  • To differentiate pica from other conditions based on DSM-IV criteria.

Summary:

  • Pica is characterized by the continuous ingestion of non-food materials or excessive amounts of specific foods.
  • Identified risk factors encompass iron deficiency anemia, malnutrition, mental health conditions, pregnancy, and socio-cultural habits.
  • Diagnosis is critical, especially in individuals with known risk factors presenting with unexplained symptoms, as pica is often underdiagnosed.

Impact:

  • Increased awareness of pica as a potentially common yet missed eating disorder.
  • Improved diagnostic suspicion among healthcare professionals when encountering patients with risk factors.
  • Enhanced understanding of the multifactorial etiology of pica, guiding further research and clinical practice.

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