An Updated Review of the Diagnosis and Management of Pica in Children

Alasmari, Arwa Saeed A, Fallatah, Samah Bakr A, Beayari, Sara Mohammed F, Balkhi , Duaa Salem M, Aljahdli, Salmah Mojeer s, Sayis Asmaa Ali Z

Abstract: This methodical evaluation critically assesses the function of complementary and alternative medication in the treatment of those with an eating disorder. Sixteen research studies were included in the evaluation. The outcomes of this evaluation program that the function of alternative and complementary medicine in the treatment of those with an eating disorder is uncertain and further studies must be carried out. A potential role was found for massage and brilliant light treatment for depression in those with bulimia nervosa and a potential role for acupuncture and relaxation therapy, in the treatment of State Anxiety, for those with an eating disorder. The role of these complementary therapies in treating eating disorders must just be offered as an adjunctive treatment only.

Keywords: Alternative and complementary medication (CAM), pica in children.

Title: An Updated Review of the Diagnosis and Management of Pica in Children

Author: Alasmari, Arwa Saeed A, Fallatah, Samah Bakr A, Beayari, Sara Mohammed F, Balkhi , Duaa Salem M, Aljahdli, Salmah Mojeer s,  Sayis Asmaa Ali Z

International Journal of Healthcare Sciences   

ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)

Research Publish Journals

Vol. 5, Issue 1, April 2017 – September 2017

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An Updated Review of the Diagnosis and Management of Pica in Children by Alasmari, Arwa Saeed A, Fallatah, Samah Bakr A, Beayari, Sara Mohammed F, Balkhi , Duaa Salem M, Aljahdli, Salmah Mojeer s, Sayis Asmaa Ali Z