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Does having pica harming my body?

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Dr. Glen Elliott answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

It can.: Pica is the injestion of non-food substances and can include nearly anything from paper to dirt to plastic, etc. Depending on what you injest and how much, it may pose risks for your health. In children, pica often arises in the contest of a nutritional deficiency, so get examined by a physician to see if you have an chemcial imbalance.

Answered 4/10/2016

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