Pagophagia – A Common but Rarely Reported Form of Pica
oleh: M.S. BHATIA, NIRMALJIT KAUR
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| Diterbitkan: | JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2014-01-01 |
Deskripsi
Pagophagia is a particular form of pica characterized by ingestion of ice, freezer frost or iced drinks often associated with iron or calcium deficiency. It occurs due to a complex interplay in between behavioural components. Only few cases of pagophagia have been reported from India.We report a case, a married lady, who presented with pagophagia and responded to fluoxetine.