Pica Disorder
Pica is a medical disorder characterized by the consumption of items typically considered non-edible. It is more common in children than adults. Some commonly eaten items associated with Pica are starch, feces, soil, chalk, mucus, ice, hair, wood, and paper.
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Cc1224Eating Baby Powder: Various responses from WikiAnswers contributors: Eating nonfood items like laundry starch is a normal...
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AnswerIt's called "Pica"...Pica is an eating disorder typically defined as the persistent eating of nonnutritive substances for a...
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I'm actually 15 and my entire head is numb right now, i have no neck problems or anything that my doctor and i know of. I can...
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Pica can be treated medically by a Psychiatrist (medications used can include low dose antipsychotics) or behaviorally by a good...
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What is more important is the reason behind why you crave talcum powder. It is a form of disorder called pica and usually...
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chalk is insoluble so it is a suspension because it cannot dissovle so there you have it folks from your pal Bugs bunny
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AnswerA complete medical evaluation to discover the cause of the persons craving a foreign substance. This will include, blood...
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Generally speaking, these "pea-sized" lumps are plugged up oil glands (there are a lot in that area)... The skin can over-grow an...
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Allah give us a beautiful why we r spoiling it left this things and thak,s to Allah for good and healthy life
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The condition of eating substances that are not considered part of a normal diet or at least not in the form in which they are...
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Not really anything, depending on the type of mold though. It just tastes really nasty.
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The person does not have a mineral deficiency they have psychological condition known as Pica. The reason for it can only be...
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Not too much, but it can depend. Ultimately, chalk is a rock. A very soft rock. But now, companies do not use real rock. They use...
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corn starch bags are made out of corn
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i will stop this eating slate pencil habit
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An abnormal craving to eat substances which are not normally consumed by humans is called Pica. Chalk is not harmful in the sense...
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I know of a great cornstarch support group that may be able to answer some of your questions concerning the side effects of...
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PicaPica is a pattern of eating non-nutritive substances, last for at least a month. Such substances as dirt, paper, etc. The...
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There could be a number of reasons. The ailment is usually called pica. Talking to a doctor about your unusual cravings will help...
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There is a condition called "pica" in which individuals consume non-food items such as paper. I ate and craved little tiny spit...
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Eating non-food substances (chalk, clay, dirt, crushed ice, etc.) is called "pica" and is usually considered indicative of a...
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If you are eating cement or chalk you have a medical problem. You are deficient in somthing. See your doctor!!!!! I...
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AnswerI must say that I disagree...I have eaten flour for the past 2 1/2 years. I was diagnosed with a pica disorder and I can...
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AnswerYes its unhealthy to eat rocks, I've never heard of someone who would actually eat them. Your stomach cant digest rocks!...
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eating flour by itself is not harmful, it actually has good ammounts of nutrients in it, but why you would eat flour by itself is...
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Cortical (brain-related) atrophy means wasting away and decrease in size of gray matter of brain. Diffuse means the wasting is...
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Answercheck this resource for neourophysical reason,,, but hey, it's just a simple...
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If you are eating chalk it is a definite sign that you have a condition called PICA. Your body is having a problem absorbing...
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Cornstarch is messy and can cause anemia and constipation. Try eating"Crayola Side Walk Chalk" it taste better and is not messy....
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It depends on what kind of paint you eat. My daughter is autistic and put everything in her mouth, she's been eating soap,...
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You can if you end up looking like a ghost! If you don't then it will be okay. Baby powder or talc dries excess moisture and is...
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You shouldn't eat paper....ew O.O but if your going to...then duh eat it like anything else you eat. put it in your mouth...and...
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Yes, because your body could be lacking a vitamin or something that it really needs.
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I would recommend reading the package looking for any details on what you should do if it's consumed. I have been using chalk...
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It will if you develop a bowel obstruction. Quit eating chalk and see your doctor to discuss this behavior. :chalk is CaCO3 in...
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It's just ground up wheat. It doesn't represent any special risk.
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Talcum powder is powdered talc, which is a rock. It's probably been used for more or less as long as there have been people.
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If you are eating these things get to your doctor IMMEDIATELY your body is either lacking something or you may have a disorder...
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Here is input from one FAQ Farmer: Well, yes and no. Pica is usually a result of your body craving something that it lacks....
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From looking at the technical definition of pica, I would indeed say that your "craving" fits the bill.
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Seriously, stop eating cement. You can do harm to your intestines over time requiring surgery.
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People who eat non-food items have a condition called Pica. A common variant of Pica is a compulsion to eat chalk, coal, baking...
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Maybe not directly, but if your chalk eating interferes with your normal intake of nutritional vitamins, minerals, proteins, and...
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Not unless you are from the unknown species Homo aegagrus : Toilet Paper is made up of a compound known as Cellulose. Which, as...
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Eating non-food items like laundry starch is a normal human behavior referred to by professionals as "pica." People have been...
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Most of the chalk available in the US is certainly manufactured to be non-toxic and in some cases even hypo-allergenic. The...
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maybe pregant or just likes it
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I am 31 y FM. I have been eating starch for 13years. I started out eating at the begining of my pregnancy. I found it to be the...
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DONT GIVE IT TO THEM TO PLAY WITH ANY MORE... BE SURE TO SUPERVISE THEM WHILE PLAYING, THERE ARE PLAY-DOHS AND CLAYS THAT ARE NON...
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I'm sure too much of it isn't a good thing but I dont think it will constipate you. It is refined and broken down in the process...
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No it doesnt have any positive caloric properties and has some nasty stuff in it to make it visible and it has residues that will...
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There is a name for the craving of dirt or clay. It's called Pica - the craving for non-food items. The specific causes of Pica...
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Are you kidding? Do not eat cement. you should assume so. you can catch diseases by doing so. is sicia is a common one....
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The reason why you are eating cementYour addiction to eating cement may result from an extreme deficiency in one mineral or...
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you might be lacking something in your immune system that makes you want to eat flower so you should talk to your doctor it's...
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This is an usual question. I would suggest you eat virtually anything else other than bricks. Drink LOTS of water will help as...
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It is likely you are experiencing a disorder called "Pica" and it is serious. You should check out this link to read more:...
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Go onto: www.google.com Type in: Chat lines for obsessive chalk eaters
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Eating ice is usually a sign of iron defeciency.
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AnswerAre you pregnant? That's one of the questions my doctor had on a list of things people do while pregnant and I thought it...
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Of course it is. Do not do it.
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AnswerNo My Mother been eatting Argo Starh for over 15yrs an nothing happens I also eats it all the time an no prolems for me...
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When seen in children, pica behavior tends to lessen with age. However, individuals with a history of pica are more likely to...
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OK what u are talking about is the Pica is where people ingest inedible material. It can be anything not just paper and paint....
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No, it can be a sign of a nutritional deficiency.
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I am not sure why you are eating chalk in the first place. Eating items not usually considered food is called pica. This...
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Raw corn, potatoes and many other foods contain quite a bit of starch. It won't hurt you, but there may be other ingredients that...
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No. Good thing considering french fries are mostly starch. I'm not sure large quantities of plain starch would be good for you,...
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Probably night, but it may constipate you! Too much of anything, even a good thing, can be harmful to your body. Having a...
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Addiction. A craving for ice is usually a sign of anemia. I don't know why but it just is. I got Ice picca and googled it and it...
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I eat half or more cup of rice a....I am addicted to ,icant stop.Where ever i go a nee to have rwar in my pocket.My quistion is...
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Yes people can eat basic magnesium carbonate gym chalk. It would be a good idea to be near a toilet when you do. Magnesium...
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Why are you eating paper????
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AnswerThe Term For This Is PICA~ Suggest You Discuss This With Your Family Doctor.go to family doooctor! now.
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I am not sure why anyone would eat corn starch, although there is a condition associated with pregnancy called Pica. Pica is the...
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oh reallly? i don't know cause i was eating the starch and i addicted to starch for 5 year Answersome side...
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Germs, (in particular, certain types of pathogenic Bacteria) can proliferate in hot tubs.
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1 and #2 killers are heart disease and cancer.
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plz can u answer Cement was not invented to be eaten. Did you understand my question no i meant when you eat cemennt...
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AnswerIf any pregnant woman is craving or eating cement or anything else that is extremely out of the ordinary such as dirt or...
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It depends on what you're doing with it. If you're using it to thicken soups, no problem. Additional Information: There is a...
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An appetite for eating chalk falls under the banner called “Pica”. The word "Pica" originates from the Latin word for "magpie". A...
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Well, personally I don't prefer the white pages. Too plain. Maybe with some salt...
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Quite the contrary. It can provide a useful source of roughage. However the bleach in large quantities does sometimes react...
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Answeryes it can hurt you due to it will expand in your stomache due to water Answersome side effects are weight gain,...
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Yes, but the chewing of the paper may not be the cause of death.
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I vote for low blood iron (i.e. anemia) as the culprit. I have been eating cornstarch for approximately six years. The cravings...
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Comet Cleanser- Pica Yes.Eating Comet Cleanser is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS! If you eat Comet Cleanser you will need to read the...
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I'm gonna answer this because it's so bizarre. First, if you're really eating cement you may develop silicosis. It is in the same...
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