PICA WITH AN UNUSUAL FORM OF PRESENTATION: A CASE REPORT
Journal Title: Asian Journal of Pharamceutical and Clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 8, Issue 4
Abstract
ABSTRACTGeophagia is a condition involving the consumption of mud and is a form of eating disorder known as pica. Pica is an unusual craving for ingestion ofeither edible or inedible substances. Although, pica is not linked to solvent abuse, here we report a middle aged lady with mud eating that respondedto selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors and cognitive behavior therapy.Keywords: Pica, Geophagia, Mud eating.
Authors and Affiliations
Aditi Acharya, Avinash Desousa, Sushma Sonavane, Sagar Karia
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