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Pica

An abnormal appetite or craving for substances that are not fit to eat. Such as chalk, clay or dirt. Pica is common in malnutrition.
Dr. Marina Armendariz
Dr. Marina Armendarizreviewed this
Pediatrics 28 years experience
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

Body locations

Mouth

Symptoms

Craving to eat ice, dirt or paper
Food cravings

Tests

Lead blood level
Complete blood count
Zinc blood level
Iron and iron binding capacity

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What are pica/pagophagia?
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