I have a friend that eats paper, I cannot remember what medical term is used for this diagnosis. Does anyone know?
2006-10-18 14:35:44 · 7 answers · asked by c. w. white 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It sounds like he may have pica (PI-kuh), which is a disorder in which children crave or eat non-food substances, like rocks, clay, hair, etc. Other children with pica eat paper, cardboard, or even the stuffing from furniture.
While it isn't known what causes pica, these children may have some kind of nutritional deficiency, especially a deficiency of iron or zinc. He may very well also be suffering from iron deficiency anemia.
2006-10-18 14:45:37 · answer #1 · answered by Bill P 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Paper eater
2006-10-18 14:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by class4 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pica
http://www.dietitian.com/iron.html This article explains it a little, it might be an iron deficiency.
2006-10-18 14:40:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anne R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rover
2006-10-18 14:37:22 · answer #4 · answered by butterfly_kisses81501 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My wife says the term is crazy. And she knows everything.
2014-03-26 08:27:32 · answer #5 · answered by cr2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anorexic Beaver
2006-10-18 14:47:36 · answer #6 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
pica
2006-10-18 14:42:43 · answer #7 · answered by atablackbelt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stupid.
Boredom.
2006-10-18 14:44:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋