Currently, the 10th version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-AM) distinguishes pica disorder as separate diagnoses with two codes: one of them belongs to other behavioral and emotional disorders that usually begin in childhood and adolescence (Code: F98.3 Pica in infancy and childhood), and the other is classified under other eating disorders and is for adults (Code: F50.8 Other eating disorders, pica in adults). Pica is an eating disorder that is often associated with iron deficiency ( 2). One in eight young people have a likelihood of being diagnosed with at least one eating disorder by the age of 20, and although anyone regardless of age or gender can have these disorders, they are more commonly diagnosed in teenagers and young women ( 1). It is important for specialists to combine clinical data on the characteristics of a child's development, including sensory, eating, and emotional health aspects. Furthermore, children who had increased sensory sensitivity traits were significantly more picky about food and had more internalizing difficulties. Children with increased sensory sensitivity traits in response to sounds ( p = 0.008), visual stimuli ( p 0.05).Ĭonclusions: Children with increased sensory sensitivity traits were more likely to eat inedible substances than those without. Results: Approximately, 3.7% of participants indicated that their child ate non-nutritious, non-food substances. The final sample consisted of 614 participants who had completed the questionnaire. Of those 655, 41 study participants who did not complete the questionnaire were excluded. Furthermore, a Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire was also completed. Methodology: Parents/guardians of children aged 3–6 years were asked to complete an anonymous online questionnaire containing demographic data, questions regarding the peculiarities of children's eating, sensory sensitivity.
Recently, additional attention has been given to the role of sensory sensitivity in eating disorders.Īim of the study: To examine the prevalence of pica in preschool children and explore the associations with increased sensory sensitivity traits and rates of internalizing and externalizing difficulties. It can occur at any age however, a higher prevalence is observed among children with mental health issues and pregnant women. 2Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuaniaīackground: Pica is an eating disorder in which a person feels the urge to eat non-nutritious, non-food substances.1Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Clinic of Psychiatry, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania.Low birth weight, premature birth, mental and physical abnormalities among infants whose mothers practice pica during pregnancy.Sigita Lesinskienė 1* Greta Stonkutė 2 Rokas Šambaras 1.High blood pressure, high levels of sodium salts in the blood, and abnormal liver functions such as those resulting from consuming large quantities of baking powder.Infestations of parasites such as tapeworms resulting from consuming dirt or feces.Damage to teeth and gums from chewing abrasive materials such as twigs or metals.Nutritional deficiencies, such as the interference of soil with the absorption of iron, zinc, and potassium in the digestive system.Inadequate protein or energy-intake from consuming things like coffee grounds or oyster shells in place of real food.Obesity from consuming too many calories, such as eating laundry starch.Obstruction of the bowel or airways from consuming or choking on indigestible materials such as hair.
Poisoning, such as lead poisoning from eating chips of old paint or soil that has old paint in it.If pica is a result of stress, treatment may involve talk therapy or family therapy and the development of coping skills, such as learning stress-reduction techniques or finding a safe substance to chew on instead.
If pica is a result of inadequate supervision, treatment may involve educating the family and teaching children to distinguish between food and non-food items, and addressing housing and economic needs if possible. Doctors may treat the medical problems first, assess potential causes of the disorder such as nutrient deficiencies, and then develop a treatment plan that may involve changes to diet and nutrition as well as therapy. Treatment for pica varies based on what substance the person has consumed and how it has affected the body. Therefore, it’s important to monitor and treat the condition as early as possible. However, it may also lead to medical complications such as intestinal obstruction, bowel problems, weight loss, broken teeth, infections, or poisoning.
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