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  • Psychiatry
  • Hematology
  • Nutritional Science

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  • Pica, the consumption of non-food items, is prevalent in India.
  • Pagophagia, a subtype of pica involving ice consumption, is infrequently recognized.
  • This study focuses on pagophagia in the context of mental health in India.

Observation:

  • Three female patients presented with psychiatric conditions and a history of compulsive ice eating.
  • All patients were diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia.
  • The patients received treatment for both their psychiatric issues and anemia.

Findings:

  • Iron deficiency anemia was a common comorbidity in patients with pagophagia.
  • Pagophagia was associated with various mental health conditions.
  • Oral iron supplementation was an effective management strategy for anemia in these cases.

Implications:

  • Pagophagia warrants clinical attention, especially in diverse cultural settings like India.
  • Screening for pagophagia may aid in identifying underlying iron deficiency anemia.
  • Integrated psychiatric and medical management is crucial for patients presenting with pica variants.