27/08/2023
It's eating disorder in which a person eats things that are not normally considered food, such as hair, soil, stones, plaster, chalk, soap, paper, chemical dayes & etc.
Eating non-food items for a month or more is detrimental to the child's growth.
It is not part of social and cultural norms but can be caused by deficiency of certain substances such as iron, calcium and zinc.
of pica:
1- It increases the risk of contracting parasitic infections.
2- Micronutrients deficiency
3- Intestinal obstruction
4- Heavy metal poisoning
:
Complete blood count(CBC) and peripheral blood film for iron deficiency
Blood calcium level for calcium deficiency
Blood zinc level , for zinc deficiency.
👉 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) :
Psychotherapy is a type of therapy that helps people identify and change destructive and disruptive thought patterns that negatively affect their behavior and emotions.
👉 Iron preparation :
Under 4 years of age 1-0-1 or one teaspoon morning-evening
More than five years of age. 2-0-2 or two teaspoons full morning - evening
👉 Calcium preparations:
Under 4 years 1-0-1 or one teaspoon full morning-evening
more than 5 years 2-0-2 or two teaspoon full morning-evening
If the result is not satisfactory, consult your doctor.
best regard♥️🇦🇫
Wishing you health and safety
Dr. Mohammad Emal Momand
MD-DCH-RMP-Family physician
