In remission: After full criteria for pica were previously met, the criteria have not been met for a sustained period of time. Pica can also occur during pregnancy when specific cravings occur such as: chalk, ice, or soil.Eating objects that cannot be digested, such as stones, can cause constipation or blockages in the digestive tract, including the intestines and bowels. Eating non-food objects can interfere with eating healthy food, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies. Pica can be an associative feature of other mental disorders such as: intellectual disorders, autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, etc. This is the most concerning and potentially lethal side effect of pica. ![]() ![]() On November 27, surgeons in India operated on a man admitted for abdominal pain to find and remove 15 pounds of metal foreign objects from. If the eating behavior occurs in the context of another mental disorder (e.g., intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia) or medical condition (including pregnancy), it is sufficiently severe to warrant additional clinical attention. by Danielle Zickl Published: Nov 29, 2017. Symptoms and Behavior The persistent eating, over a period of at least one month, of substances that are not food and do not provide nutritional value.
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