article_snippet.sent: It can cause a range of serious complications if the person is eating something that is poisonous or indigestible.
article_snippet.sent: These include being poisoned by toxic ingredients and having a part of the body obstructed (which is often seen in people who eat hair).
article_snippet.sent: It can also lead to excessive calorie intake, but also nutritional deprivation if the person eats a substance with no nutritional value instead of nutritious foods.
article_snippet.sent: The person can also damage their teeth and be infected with parasites.
article_snippet.sent: Risks include vomiting, blockages, choking and poisoning.