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2021-06-12 13:47:51
Hello Doctor, My baby is 14months old and she often eating Wal pains, cement, lime etc.. someone told us it's due to iron deficiency. Could you please suggest any drops/syrups and the dosage as well.
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You can give any iron supplements in syrup forms... Dose depends upon the weight...
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consult online if needed..

Answered2021-06-12 15:48:44

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This is pica. It’s a nutritional disorder and sometimes behavioural disorder. Children imitate the elder siblings. Hence all children in the house to be dewormed and given supplements.
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For proper guidance take paediatric consultation.
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Wash the hands before eating food is compulsory.

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