August 23, 2021. We know very little about what causes Pica. In this post I discuss the latest research regarding the biology behind the development of Pica.
Key Points:
Pica is the compulsive eating of non-edibles by both humans and non-humans.
Malnutrition, memory deficits, anxiety, and kidney dysfunction could contribute to Pica development.
Medications for obsessive-compulsive disorder have helped eliminate Pica symptoms.
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