So the behavior isn't usually considered a disorder unless a child is older than 2. It's normal for kids up to 2 years old to put things in their mouth. Most cases of pica happen in young children and pregnant women. Pica is often seen in kids living in poverty, or in those who've been abused or neglected.
Low levels of nutrients like iron or zinc might trigger specific cravings. Non-food items might help give a feeling of fullness. mental health problems, like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or schizophrenia.developmental problems, such as autism or intellectual disabilities.intestinal obstruction, from eating things that block the intestinesĭoctors don't know exactly what causes pica.intestinal infections, from eating soil or poop that has parasites or worms.constipation or diarrhea, from eating things the body can't digest (like hair).lead poisoning, from eating dirt or paint chips with lead.Health problems can happen in kids with pica, depending on what they eat. People with pica crave and eat non-food items such as: Sometimes they eat things that can lead to health problems. But kids with pica (PIE-kuh) go beyond that. Young kids often put non-food items (like grass or toys) in their mouths because they're curious about the world around them. Pica is an eating disorder in which a person eats things not usually considered food.
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