PICA

What is PICA?

• A binge eating disorder

• An eating disorder that they don't eat

• A nonfood eating disorder

• Purging after you eat disorder

How do you recognize PICA ?

• Intellectual development problems

• Mental health problem

• Malnutrition

• Stress in poverty

What Is the DSM-V code for PICA?

• 307.52

• F98.3

What are the diagnostic features of PICA?

• Intellectual disabilities, Mental disabilities, Brain injury

• Eating disorders, Pre diabetic, males

• intestinal issues, eating disorders, specific culture

• Underlying heart conditions, males, intestinal issues

How old does a child need to be to diagnose?

• 1 years old

• 2 years old

• 3 years old

• 4 years old

What do people with Pica crave and eat most?

• Dust

• paper

• Clay

• ice

what are some risk factors of PICA?

• Cavities, eating disorders, intestinal issues, eating feces

• Lead poisoning, Intestinal issues, nutrition deficiencies, tooth and mouth injuries

• Schizophrenia, poverty, eating non-food items, Eating makes them full

Treatment Options for PICA?

• Behavioral Interventions

• Rehab

• Professional help

• Applied Behavior Therapy