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Pica in 2 yr girl

2023-04-18 02:30:59
My daughter who is 2 yrs old has suddenly started eating things like rust, mud , dust etc.. from past 3 months.. i have read some where it might lead to ocd in future etc.. pls help me and let me know is it natural for toddlers to eat such stuff and what could be done to get them away from this habit.. pls clarify
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Vitamin deficiency, anaemia can cause temptation to eat… Give syrup albendazole (5ml=200mg) 10ml at night… Calcium and iron should be started.. pica is very common in toddlers… do not worry kindly consult.

Answered2023-04-18 07:13:43

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Syrp iron Syrp albendazole

Answered2023-04-21 11:33:34

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We have seen these problems in this age group  kindly consult to avoid comlications of such things

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Greetings that's due to anaemia need to start iron supplement kindly book a consultation so I can guide you

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