Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients and their families may wish to ask the doctor the following pica-related questions:

1. What are some of the items that individuals with pica typically crave?
   
   
2. What is causing my pica?
   
   
3. When should I be concerned if my child starts eating nonfood items?
   
   
4. What are the complications associated with pica? Do I have any of these?
   
   
5. How will you determine if I have pica?
   
   
6. What type of treatment will I need?
   
   
7. How long will my treatment process take?
   
   
8. Should I receive therapy? What type of therapy would be best for me?
   
   
9. I have a family member or friend with pica. What are the best ways to help them?
   
   
10. Will I ever be cured of pica?