What is Pica?
Pica is a rare of behavior characterized by eating non-food materials. Pica may be associated with behavioral and developmental disorders. Some research suggests that the disorder is a specific craving caused by a mineral deficiency, such as iron deficiency.
Who has Pica at PatientsLikeMe?
- 7 patients have this condition
- 0 New patients joined this month
- 1 say Pica is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 67% | Females |
|---|---|
| 33% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 3 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 0 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 0 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 0 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 2 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 1 |
These charts show data from Pica patients who have completed their condition history