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Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Pica, the persistent eating of non-food substances, is frequently associated with iron-deficiency anemia.
  • Existing literature lacks a comprehensive summary of pica's diverse clinical presentations in adults.
  • Understanding these presentations is crucial for timely diagnosis and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and summarize the various presentations of pica associated with iron-deficiency anemia in adults.
  • To determine if treating iron-deficiency anemia leads to the resolution of pica symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • A scoping review was conducted following the PRISMA-Scr checklist.
  • Searches were performed in PubMed, ProQuest, and Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE).
  • Data synthesis involved narrative synthesis, sifting, charting, and sorting by organ systems.

Main Results:

  • Twenty articles met the inclusion criteria for the review.
  • In all included articles, the presence of pica symptoms prompted the diagnosis and treatment of iron deficiency.
  • Treatment of iron deficiency resulted in the complete resolution of pica symptoms across all cases.

Conclusions:

  • Pica serves as a significant indicator for underlying iron-deficiency anemia in adults.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment of iron deficiency are essential for resolving pica symptoms.
  • This evidence underscores the importance of recognizing pica for effective clinical management and patient care.