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Eats things which are not eatable

2022-02-14 14:46:12
My 2&1/2 year son licks shoes and walls sometimes he eats hand wash and soaps too. Should I consult with a doctor. Why he eats those things?
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For Picca apart from iron supplement , Behavior therapy is also require.

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You have to give iron supplements to your son. The dosage will be decided based on his weight.

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This is very common and called pica. Iron supplements can help. It will go away slowly

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This is called pica, commonly seen in iron defiency anaemia. Start iron supplements

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