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If your child is eating mud, paper or paint, you need to watch this video! Learn the causes and treatment of soil, mud, paper eating and how to manage pica at home. Pica (Eating Mud) What is PICA? Is it Common? Causes Health Complications Detect Iron Deficiency Treatment Teaching Files Indirect Hyperbilirubinemia In A Toddler Diagnostic Dilemma LABORATORY PARAMETERS IN IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA Question of the week Sir, Plz My son is 15 months old and is eating mud. Is it normal? What should I do? Children are naturally curious and tend to explore their surroundings, often putting things into their mouths. However, if your son is perpetually eating mud or other non-food items like dirt, paint chips, plaster, chalk, corn starch, ash, rust, soap, sandpaper, etc; then your child is suffering from an eating disorder called as "Pica". Always consult your doctor if your child is suffering from pica. Is pica very common in children? Pica is quite common in children. As many as 10 to 20% of children may suffer from pica at some point in time until they reach adulthood. It is found more commonly in children with epilepsy, mental retardation, or developmental problems (e.g. autism). Surprisingly, a lot of adults also suffer from pica. Pregnant women may particularly crave for non-edible items during pregnancy. Pica is also common in people who want to diet as they may try to decrease their hunger craving with low-calorie and non-food substances. What is the cause of pica? Though the specific cause of pica is unknown, there are a lot of theories prevalent trying to explain its cause. Most commonly it is suspected that emotional disturbance and deficiencies of iron or zinc may lead to this condition (However, it is controversial whether iron deficiency leads to pica or pica leads to iron deficiency). Does pica lead to any health complications? Continued consumption of non-food items may lead to problems like Worm and parasitic infestation Intestinal obstruction or perforation Lead poisoning. How do I know whether my son who is eating paint has iron deficiency? If pica is suspected, your son may have signs of iron deficiency like pallor (pale skin), spooning of nails, irritation, shortness of breath, fatigue, etc. Finally, checking your son's blood may help to determine if he is iron deficient. What is the treatment for pica? The treatment for pica is first and foremost a secure and stable family structure. Your child will have to be taught about edible and non- edible food substances. Your doctor may prescribe iron supplements and deworming agents. If your child is suspected to have been exposed to a contaminated substance like lead, lead screening may be required. If your child stops consuming non-food items, further treatment may not be required in the future. #Pica #Treatment #soil #mud #eating #hometreatment #childspecialist #pediatrician DISCLAIMER: This video is purely educational and cannot be considered as personal medical advice. The content is my personal opinion and not that of my employer(s). Use this information at your own risk. I will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.