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SÍNDROME DE PICA COMO MANIFESTAÇÃO DE ANEMIA FERROPRIVA: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA SOBRE MECANISMOS DE AÇÃO, CAUSAS E CONSEQUÊNCIAS PARA SAÚDE

Doi: 10.47094/CESMED.2025/64

PALAVRAS CHAVE: Anemia ferropriva. Deficiência de ferro. Pica.

KEYWORDS: Iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency. Pica.

ABSTRACT:
INTRODUCTION: PICA syndrome is a disorder characterized by the persistent ingestion of non-nutritive substances, associated with iron deficiency anemia. It is more common in pregnant women, low-income children, and women of reproductive age, manifesting as geophagia (soil consumption) and pagophagia (ice consumption). These behaviors can cause gastrointestinal and metabolic complications. Treatment is based on iron (Fe) supplementation, and holistic approaches are essential to ensure the health of those affected. OBJECTIVES: To analyze the relationship between PICA syndrome and iron deficiency anemia, with an emphasis on mechanisms of action, underlying causes, and health consequences.

Autores

  • Gustavo Henrique dos Santos Santana

  • Lucas Borges Silva

  • Matheus Lemos de Resende

  • Rogerio Pacheco Rodrigues

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