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Pica eating disorder; a feeding disorder characterized by the persistent and regular consumption, over a specified period, of non-nutritive substances that are not considered food and that require clinical intervention. The name of the disorder is derived from the magpie bird, known in Latin for consuming a wide variety of non-food items, and was first described in medical literature by Hippocrates in 400 BCE. 【1】In previous editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders p

Anorexia nervosa is a potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight, which leads to severe restrictions in eating habits road. This condition causes a distorted perception of body weight and shape and typically emerges during adolescence, although it can occur at any age. Anorexia nervosa is closely associated not only with weight loss but also with deep emotional and psychological issues only.Symptoms and Types of Anorexia NervosaThe primary sym