Children aged 1-6 years had peculiar eating habits. Not only the children, Pica may also occur in pregnant women, especially those experiencing psychological disorders. Pica also occur in adults who are dieting, addicted to a certain texture in the mouth or have social or economic problems.
The cause
is
still unclear. But some researchers suspect iron deficiency and anemia triggered the diet. Pica sufferers usually often eat dirt, sand, leaves, stones, chalk, cigarette butts, lights, pencil, iron, ice, paint,
clay, feathers, mud and even animal waste.
Pica disease with no signs or symptoms. The only way to find out is by doing a blood test to determine the content of iron and zinc. Although children are often put all things into his mouth, but parents should be vigilant and suspicious when it becomes a habit.
To cure people with Pica, overall handling is required, covering education right behavior, a supportive environment and family approach. Punishment is also quite effective for people with Pica. Pica sufferers need to figure therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist who can overcome their psychological problems.
Pica disease with no signs or symptoms. The only way to find out is by doing a blood test to determine the content of iron and zinc. Although children are often put all things into his mouth, but parents should be vigilant and suspicious when it becomes a habit.
To cure people with Pica, overall handling is required, covering education right behavior, a supportive environment and family approach. Punishment is also quite effective for people with Pica. Pica sufferers need to figure therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist who can overcome their psychological problems.
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