Pica, constipation and cardiorespiratory arrest

Pica is an eating disorder typically defined as the persistent ingestion of non-nutritive substances, for at least 1 month, at an age of which this behaviour is inappropriate. It may be benign or may have life-threatening consequences.1 2 The clinical presentation is highly variable and is associated with the specific nature of the resulting medical conditions and the ingested substances. The signs and symptoms can be from …