<unk>  is defined as the compulsive craving for or eating non-nutritive or non-food substances for at least a period of one month.<unk>  may be a part of a cultural phenomenon, during childhood, in persons or children who are mentally disabled or even in pregnancy. Iron deficiency anemia is also an important cause of<unk> .<unk>  is treated by a multifocal approach which includes reduction of cravings, addressing the social and emotional issues faced by the individual and treating the anemia if present.<unk>  is further divided based on the type of substance ingested such as ice, lead, soil, etc.
Pica
Hyperostosis
Neutrophilia
Exostosis
Hemimelia
Nail changes
Xerosis
Dentures