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Understanding Pica: Causes, Effects, and Treatment. Learn about this less common eating disorder, its potential health risks, and available treatments.

Eating Disorders, PicaAmanda NussbaumMarch 4, 2024eating disorder, disordered eating, Pica, PICA, what is PICA, symptoms of PICA, signs of PICA, eating disorder PICA, pica disorder, treatment for pica, pica treatment

Discovering Lesser-Known Eating Disorders: Bringing Awareness to Uncommon Feeding and Eating Conditions

While anorexia and bulimia nervosa are the most recognized eating disorders, several lesser-known eating disorders also significantly impact those suffering. There are eight different diagnoses within the Feeding and Eating Disorders chapter of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5th edition- text revision (DSM-5-TR), a comprehensive manual covering all psychiatric and related diagnoses in the healthcare field.

Eating DisordersAmanda NussbaumMay 4, 2023eating disorder, body image, spring, Lesser-known eating disorders, OSFED, Unspecified Feeding, Rumination, Rumination Disorder, Pica, PICA, what is PICA, What is Rumination Disorder, types of eating disorders