Pica
Pica is an eating behavior disorder in which the person feels the urge to eat substances that are not food and have no nutritional value, such as dirt, chalk, paper, or ice, persistently. It is seen fairly frequently in childhood and during pregnancy.
How it manifests: repeated ingestion of non-edible materials, which may be accompanied by digestive discomfort or other complications.
When to seek care? When the behavior persists, could involve risks, or is associated with nutritional or emotional deficiencies.
Who treats it? In children, the pediatrician evaluates development and possible causes, while the psychiatrist addresses the behavioral and emotional component. Consulting a professional makes it possible to identify the origin and care for overall health.
Data on 6 doctors who treat pica
Specialties that treat pica
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in pica
Dra. Blanca Margarita Moreno Ramírez
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dra. Alejandrina Inés Nogales Imaca
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Felix Velasco Alva
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dra. La Luz Beltran Herrera Ma De
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dr. María Beatriz Quintanilla Madero
Dra. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Frequently asked questions
What is pica?
Pica is an eating behavior disorder in which the person feels the urge to eat substances that are not food and have no nutritional value, such as dirt, chalk, paper, or ice, persistently. It is seen fairly frequently in childhood and during pregnancy.
Which doctor treats pica?
Pica is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, psychiatrist.