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By: Sebastian Baca and Ikaika Fairchild

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Pica is a type of eating disorder that involves organisms eating items that provide no nutrition. Examples of those items are soil, chalk, hair, paper and even the tendency to drink paint.

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It is most common for symptoms of Pica to last several months. In worse situations it can last to several years.

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How is pica caused and is it genetically inherited?

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How is pica caused and is it genetically inherited?

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The most common causes of pica are pregnancy, people who have development conditions, such as autism. Intellectual disabilities and mental health conditions are also common causes to Pica. Pica is not really genetically inherited but depending on the common causes shown, it is most likely to be diagnosed with Pica.

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There is no specific or guaranteed way to prevent Pica but there are various ways to reduce the harm the disorder can cause. Providing nutrition to the person who is diagnosed with Pica can help avoid deficiencies. Studies say that some drugs are effective in treating Pica such as Olanzapine, Clozapine and Risperidone which help tamper with the mind of a child or adult that suffers from this mental illness. Another way that could help prevent many Pica complications are medical  and behavioral therapies.

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The side effects that occur from Pica stem from the items you have eaten. All of the lack of nutritious content causes a lot of harmful symptoms. Symptoms include abdomen pain, nausea, vomiting, lead poisoning, bacterial and parasitic infection, dental injuries, constipation and most importantly poor nutrition and a loss of appetite. The toxic substances that people eat that are diagnosed with Pica can cause a risk of learning disabilities and brain damage.

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There are various ways that you can diagnose pica in someone. Doctors may use certain tests such as X-rays and blood tests to check anemia, toxins. Doctors can also screen for a condition that causes a lack of blood or other unordinary substances in the blood.

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When is it most common to be diagnosed with Pica?

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When is it most common to be diagnosed with Pica?

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It is most common to be diagnosed with Pica when you are around the age of 5 or younger. Pregnant women have an up to 68 percent chance of being diagnosed  with Pica.

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• https://www.webnd.com/mental-health-health-pica

• https://www.healthguide.com/other-eating-disorders/p85154/

•https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.com
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/pharmacology-toxicology-and-pharmaceutical-science/pica
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326751