Pagophagia – A Common but Rarely Reported Form of Pica
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Correspondence
Dr. M.S. Bhatia
D-1 NarainaVihar, New Delhi-110028
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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.