Pagophagia – A Common but Rarely Reported Form of Pica
| Autor: | M.S. BHATIA, NIRMALJIT KAUR |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 195-196 (2014) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |
| DOI: | 10.7860/JCDR/2014/6829.3959 |
| Popis: | 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. |
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