Pica and iron-deficiency anaemia.
In two cases of children with pica referred to a child psychiatrist, both were found to have undiagnosed iron-deficiency anaemia. Treatment with iron supplements and dietary advice led to decrease or cessation of pica.
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Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Royal Free Hospital, London, England.
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D000747:Anemia, Hypochromic / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005527:Food, Fortified; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D010842:Pica / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
D007501:Iron