From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia TrichophagiaPronunciationtricho-phag-ia SpecialtyPsychiatrySymptomsnausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and hair lossComplicationsTrichobezoar, Rapunzel syndromeTrichophagia is a form of disordered eating in which persons with the disorder suck on, chew, swallo...
Comorbid Psychopathologies[edit]When assessing patients with trichophagia, common comorbid psychopathologies are anxiety disorders, eating disorders, depressive disorders, and addiction. [5] More comorbid psychopathologies are associated with more severe symptoms of trichotillomania and trichophagia...