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Baby eats soil

2025-06-18 08:30:21
My 1.5 yrs old baby eats soil, mitti, cement, paper, etc. Solution please. She lies on the floor and licks the floor
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It's because of anemia. Kindly do deworming and start iron supplements

Answered2025-06-19 05:38:21

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Condition called as PICA whenever hemoglobin goes down (hb) children tend to have eating non edible items Investigation preferably CBC Treatment wise u give Syp tonoferon And Syp bandy plus Kindly contact for further details

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Pica

Answered2025-06-21 05:26:14

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the behaviour is called PICCA and it may be due to iron deficiency in the body.
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get CBP and serum ferritin levels done

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It's PICA Need physical consultation with Paediatrician

Answered2025-06-19 06:41:39

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Do deworming . Start iron syrup . May b due to low hb levels

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Deworming
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start iron if hemoglobin is below par level

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Give bandy plus syrup at night and Do Cbc once to check Hb

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Deworming and iron supplements will be required. Consult online for prescription

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Most of them need Iron Therapy
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Do deworming
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Consult pediatrician

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Greetings it's due to less hemoglobin.kindly check Hb level and start iron syrup

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