It might also be caused by psychological conditions. In other cases it could be caused by the existence of parasites such as hookworm which exist in our stomach and cause unusual cravings. Generally our body tries to inform us when something is missing from our diet and our cravings are designed to ensure that we eat the right things – however in our modern lifestyles our immune systems are not prepared for these natural sources and sometimes we can mix up the signals our body is sending us.
It may be that the substance consumed holds clues to the nature of the deficiency – for instance someone eating dirt might be lacking vitamin B12, while someone consuming iron might lack iron. For instance a mineral deficiency such as an iron deficiency could result in the consumption of metals and other alien substances. However it has been suggested that the disorder might be caused by dietary problems. The research surrounding pica eating disorder is limited. Choking is also a risk and particularly in young children. Even if the substance is not harmful in itself, it may contain other contaminants such as pesticides, bacteria or even feces and this can cause poisoning, infection or parasites.Īt the same time even when the substance is clean and not harmful, it can still result in gastrointestinal conditions and indigestion and even constipation. For instance it can result in lead poisoning, mercury poisoning, overdose and bacteria. Of course pica eating disorders can be dangerous as it can lead to the ingestion of harmful toxins and substances.
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