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International Journal of Advanced Dental Research

Volume 3, Issue 1, 2017
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International Journal of Advanced Dental Research
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XXX-XXXX (Print), XXXX-XXXX (Online)
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bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
PICA DISORDERS: ARE DENTISTS AWARE
Author
Richa Wadhawan*, Kaushal Luthra, Puneet Raj Singh Khurana, Gaurav Solanki
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richawadhawan@gmail.com
keyword
Pica disorders, Geophagia, Iron deficiency, Non nutritive substances
Abstract
Pica is an unusual craving for and ingestion of either edible or inedible substances. The condition has been described in medical journals for centuries. Pica poses significant health risks that often require medical interventions. These patients are susceptible to electrolyte and metabolic disorders, lead and mercury poisoning, hypokalemia, parasitic infections, tooth wear, intestinal obstruction and various problems of the gastrointestinal tract. The exact etiology of pica remains unclear. This article highlights various causes, forms, complications & treatment modalities of pica disorders.
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