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Eating non food items is referred to as pica. These items may include, but are not limited to dirt, paint chips, coffee grounds, hair, paper, sand, and cigarettes. For a true diagnosis of pica, the child should ... Although common in infants and toddlers, most children outgrow pica by the time they are about three years old.
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www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/conditions/pica.html
www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/conditions/pica.html
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Although pica is observed most frequently in children, it is the most common eating ... If pica is associated with mental retardation or pervasive developmental disorder, it must be sufficiently severe to warrant independent clinical attention. In such patients, pica is typically considered to be a secondary diagnosis.
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/914765-overview
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Pica is seen more in young children than adults. Between 10 and 32% of children ages 1 - 6 have these behaviors. ... Children and adults with pica may eat: ... This pattern of eating should last at least 1 month to fit the diagnosis of pica.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001538.htm
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Pica information center covers Diagnosis & Tests. ... See all Pictures & Images Pica Diagnosis & Tests ... Lead levels should always be checked in children, who may have eaten paint or objects covered in lead paint dust. The presence of infection may be detected, if contaminated soil or animal waste is being ingested.
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health.allrefer.com/health/pica-diagnosis-tests.html
health.allrefer.com/health/pica-diagnosis-tests.html
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Diagnosis & Tests ... You are here : AllRefer.com > Health > Diseases & Conditions > Pica: Calling Your Health Care Provider ... The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis...
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health.allrefer.com/health/pica-doctor.html
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When evaluating children, parents should be interviewed about dietary habits and pica behaviors. An open discussion with the child about favorite foods, followed by specific questions about ingestion of nonfood substances, might aid in the diagnosis.
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www.medscape.com/viewarticle/405804_7
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Pica is seen more in young children than adults. Between 10 and 32% of children ages 1 - 6 have these behaviors. ... This pattern of eating should last at least 1 month to fit the diagnosis of pica...
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www.myoptumhealth.com/portal/ADAM/item/Pica
www.myoptumhealth.com/portal/ADAM/item/Pica
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In order for the diagnosis of pica to be made, there must be a history of persistent consumption of a non-food substance continuing for a minimum period of one month. Infants and toddlers are typically excluded from this diagnosis since mouthing objects is ... When seen in children, pica behavior tends to lessen with age.
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www.healthofchildren.com/P/Pica.html
www.healthofchildren.com/P/Pica.html
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Pica is also a behavior that may surface in children who've had a brain injury affecting their development. It can also be a problem for some pregnant women, as well as people with epilepsy.
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kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/pica.html
kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/pica.html
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