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Amylophagia is a form of pica, and involves excessive eating of starch, such as cornstarch, or even laundry starch. If pregnant, it can result in gestational Diabetes, and should be treated immediately. If the person with amylophagia is not pregnant, they should still be treated by a physician, as it can also lead to other medical complications.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe high caloric content of starch can cause excessive weight gain, while at the same time leading to malnutrition, as starch contributes "empty" calories lacking vitamins and minerals.
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What is treatment of amylophagia?
Amylophagia is the consumption of pure food starch and is considered a form of Pica. The etiology of this disease is unclear at this time. Some experts believe a lack of certain nutrients in the body case the compulsion while others feel it is a psychological issue. Without treatment, anemia and hyperglycemia are the most common health issues that arise do to amylophagia. Usually amylophagia is self-limiting, however, some people can have the compulsion for years. Treatment is based on the underlying causes. Its best to start with your primary care physician and have lab work performed to look for nutritional deficiencies. Treatment begins with nutrient replacement. The next step would be to seek psychotherapy treatment and counselling. Negative reinforcement therapy has shown some success. This is adding an adverse stimuli to the act of eating starch. Behavior change can be strengthened by following up with an alternative positive stimuli. Amylophagia treatment can be difficult but a cure is possible. See your physician today to get started.
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