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Pica is an abnormal eating behavior defined as craving and eating non-food items. It can cause health risks such as vomiting, constipation, infections from ingesting harmful objects. Pica was first described medically in the 1500s and occurs in some cultures for religious or medicinal reasons. Treatment involves therapy, medication, and psychological management depending on the underlying cause. Children with pica are monitored regularly due to risks of lead poisoning, dental problems, and gastrointestinal
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