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My daughter 1 year 6 month old she started to eat cement plaster , Paint, mitti & chalk. Pls suggest any medicine for worms in stomach or any other option??
Hello,
Eating these items can cause deficiency of - iron, vitamins, etc and also worms.
These items are due to eagerness of child to explore - hence leading to become a habit.
Rarely it's because of deficiency perse.
Next Steps
stool test, Hemoglobin , vitamin d test etc
Health Tips
consult with your doctor before starting any medicine.
🙏Tiwari Child Clinic, Delhi🙏
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Eating of the non nutrient materials can cause iron deficiency anemia , worm infestations
Next Steps
Kindly check hemoglobin levels, stool examination for worms
Health Tips
Do deworming if necessary by consulting near paediatric clinic
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