Pagophagia and other pica cravings (appetite for non-nutritive substances is often seen in pregnant women, small children, stressed individuals and those with developmental disabilities such as autism.
a powerful desire to eat or chew ice (pagophagia). It is often associated with iron deficiency anemia, although the reason is unclear.
Pagophagia and other pica cravings (appetite for non-nutritive substances is often seen in pregnant women, small children, stressed individuals and those with developmental disabilities such as autism.
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