Pica treatment in Magdalena Contreras

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.