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Child eating nonfood items always

2018-01-27 17:28:20
My child is 2.6yrs old,n she eats threads,plastic covers,remotes,paint,stones, even threads come in her poop,what to do pls tell me.I told her,scolded her,even bet her,no use,she is unable to control her habit.pls advice me,asap
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This is seen in anemia, check her hemoglobin levels , she May need iron supplements and deworming.

Answered2018-01-30 17:09:52

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