Pica is the eating of items that can't rightly be considered foods, so since eating soap would be an example of such behavior, it is obviously a sign of it. read more
People with the disorder pica compulsively eat items that have no nutritional value. An affected person might eat relatively harmless items, such as ice. Or they might eat potentially dangerous items, likes flakes of dried paint or pieces of metal. read more
The term “pica” is Latin for the word “Magpie,” which is a bird known for its unusual and indiscriminate eating behaviors. It is estimated that 10% to 30% of kids ages one through six have this disorder; and it is especially common in pregnant women as well. read more