What are the differences between pica, geophagia, and - TopicsExpress



          

What are the differences between pica, geophagia, and pagophagia? All are clinical markers that suggest the diagnosis of iron deficiency.Picais a more general term that indicates a hunger for material that is not normally consumed as food. Geophagia refers to the consumption of dirt or clay, andpagophagiarefers to the excessive consumption of ice. These are distinguished fromcissa,which is the physiologic craving during pregnancy for unusual food items or combinations.
Posted on: Sun, 09 Mar 2014 07:43:09 +0000

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