Pagophagia – A Common but Rarely Reported Form of Pica

Abstract

Pagophagia is a particular form of pica characterized by ingestion of ice, freezer frost or iced drinks often associated with iron or calcium deficiency. It occurs due to a complex interplay in between behavioural components. Only few cases of pagophagia have been reported from India.We report a case, a married lady, who presented with pagophagia and responded to fluoxetine.

Keywords

• pica
• selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (ssris)