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Has Anyones Kids Experienced Constipation From Chewing On Hair And Ingesting It?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Green Bay, WI

My daughter (7) has been chewing her hair so much she gave herself a curtain bang. Has anyone else dealt with this? Just chews on the ends of it but due to bloody stool we have an emergency appointment for today. She’s had anal fissures in the past and I’m wondering if the hair chewing/eating has something to do with the constipation.

February 9, 2023
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A MyAutismTeam Member

There is actually a scientific name for this, which I think is casually called "Rapunzel Syndrome." Hope you find answers and some coping mechanisms :)

February 9, 2023

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