Pica Presentation

Psychology presentation over Pica Disorder

1. Pica Disorder By: Anna McCall Jessica Le Sonia Reyes Kara Drane

2. Pica: Definition an abnormal desire to eat substances (as chalk or ashes) not normally eaten

3. Pica: Who is affected Children According to the National Library of Medicine 10 to 32 percent of children between the ages 1 and 6 have pica Pregnant women Most common in first trimester Adults C ommonly associated with those who have autism and developmental disabilities

4. Pica: The Symptoms Typical symptoms consist of consuming items such as: Animal Feces Clay Dirt Buttons Sand Chalk Paint

5. Pica: Possible Long Term Effects Damage to teeth or gums High blood pressure Poisoning Obstruction of the bowel Obesity Nutritional deficiencies Infestation of parasites

6. Pica: The Treatment Counseling or behavior therapy Supplement your vitamins that your lacking Iron or zinc deficiency If occurring in child, pay close attention Will usually treat itself with age

7. Pica: Video

8. Increase in Pica Disorder Between 1999 and 2009, yearly hospitalizations in the United States for this disorder increased 93 percent, from 964 to 1,862, said the report from the government's Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

9. My Strange Addiction Reality TV show Aired on TLC since 2010 Tells the compelling stories of people who are battling obsessive behaviors on the verge of taking over their lives. Psychological experts meet with them to help them overcome their addictions These range from eating specific non-food items and ritualistic daily activities to bizarre personal fixations or beliefs.

10. Common Questions Concerning Pica: If diagnosed with Pica, are patients admitted to mental or general hospitals? Can Pica be hereditary? Is Pica an eating disorder? Is their medication to cure Pica?

11. References Compton, Lesley Stabinsky . "Pica." Clinical Reference Systems . Vol. 2010. McKesson Health Solutions LLC, 2010. Health Reference Center Academic . Web. 18 Sept. 2013 . http:// go.galegroup.com.lscsproxy.lonestar.edu / ps / i.do?id =GALE%7CA218203576&v=2.1&u= nhmccd_main&it = r&p = HRCA&sw =w