Nervous, apprehensive, over sensitive, irritable, fearful,e.t. Obstinate, head strong, cries when spoken kindly to Over sensitive to noise, odors, light or musicĮxtremely chilly patient, all symptoms worse by cold except stomach complaints which are better by cold ![]() ![]() Tongue coated yellowish in the posterior part Head-strong, irritable, fearful, vindictive, sensitive to noise and light Great emaciation (marked on neck), losing flesh while eating wellĬraving for lime, slate, pencil, papers and charcoalĬracks in muco-cutaneous junction especially fissures in rectum and corners of mouth Stupid, singing, dancing, crazy, makes strange gestures Tendency for lymphatic glandular enlargementĭesire for eggs, aversion to meat and milkĭesires lime, slate, pencils, earth, chalk, clay etcĬhilly patient, thin, emaciated, unable to stand, ricketyĪggravation from damp, cold weather, change of weather, mental exertionĪbnormal appetite for chalk, charcoal, coal, cabbage, which are relishedĬonvulsive with tendency to bend backward Peevish, irritable, cannot bear to be touched or looked atĬraving for starch, chalk, charcoal, cloves, coffee or tea grounds, raw rice, acidsĪlumina is one of the chief antidotes for lead poisoning (complication of pica)Ĭonstipation, no desire for stools for number of days and soft stool requires great strainingĬraving for chalk, charcoal, coal and pencils Inability to bear heat of sun, verse from over exertion in the sun and from over-heatingĪversion to cold bathing and aggravation therefromĬraving and intolerance for acids, pickles and bread Be sure to monitor your child’s outside play, as wel HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR PICA If your child has been diagnosed with pica, you can reduce his or her risk of eating nonfood items by keeping those items out of reach in your home. If you pay close attention to eating habits and supervise children who tend to put things into their mouths, you may be able to catch the disorder early, before complications can happen. Proper nutrition may help some children keep from developing it. These steps will enable the doctor to diagnose pica and its complications and try to ascertain the cause behind it to the maximum probability.Pica cannot be prevented. ![]() Sometimes, imaging or an X-ray may be required to identify what was consumed or to closely observe conditions such as obstructions in the intestines or bowels if any is suspected.Pica is a medical disorder characterized by an appetite for largely non-nutritive substances (e.g., coal, soil, feces, chalk, paper, etc.) or an abnormal appetite for some things that may be considered foods, such as food ingredients (e.g., flour, raw potato, starch, ice cubes). The doctor may also conduct a stool test to check for parasitic infections. Pica Homeopathy Treatment and Homeopathic Remedies. Insufficiency of these vitamins might be a cause for eating dirt (or clay) in certain cases. Blood tests check anemia, toxins in the blood, blockages in the intestines, and for iron and zinc deficiency. If any suspected behavior has occurred for one month or more than that, the doctor may order tests, such as blood tests or X-rays to confirm pica.The doctor may specifically want to know about the child’s food habits and the ambiance at home and school to understand the possible triggering factor.They will try to know about the child’s medical history, psychological development, and behavioral issues. ![]()
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