If a person with pica has an intellectual disability or mental health condition, medications for managing behavioral problems may also help reduce or eliminate their desire to eat nonnutritive items. Pica is an eating disorder that involves eating items that are not typically thought of as food and that do not contain significant nutritional value. A 2000 study published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis suggested that a simple multivitamin supplement may be an effective treatment in some cases. The brain certainly tells them, Hey, it doesn’t seem like such a bad idea, but hopefully, they refrain. Until recently, research hasn’t focused on medications to help people with pica. But just because the craving happens doesn’t mean women take a spoon to their flower pot. So the behavior isn't usually considered a disorder unless a child is older than 2. It's normal for kids up to 2 years old to put things in their mouth. Tears in the lining of the esophagus or intestines caused by hard or sharp objects, including paper clips or metal scraps. Intestinal blockages or constipation as a result of objects that are difficult to digest, such as pebbles or metal. Most cases of pica happen in young children and pregnant women. Pica anemiaan iron deficiency that can cause pica cravings. Depending on your diagnosis, they may prescribe medications, therapy, or both. Pica is often seen in kids living in poverty, or in those who've been abused or neglected. You will also likely eat large amounts of these things. You might crave dirt, clay, chalk, and/or starch. Your doctor may also order a psychological evaluation to determine if you have OCD or another mental health condition. With pica, you have the strong urge to eat items that aren’t food. For example, they’ll recommend taking regular iron supplements if you’re diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. If your doctor thinks your pica is caused by nutrient imbalances, they may prescribe vitamin or mineral supplements. This medication may be taken by mouth, or your doctor may prescribe intravenous chelation medications for lead poisoning, such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). This will allow you to excrete the lead in your urine. In this procedure, you’ll be given medication that binds with lead. For example, if you have severe lead poisoning from eating paint chips, your doctor may prescribe chelation therapy. Your doctor will probably begin by treating any complications you’ve acquired from eating nonfood items.
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