Chewing habits

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Chewing habits

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My two and a half year old grandson eats cardboard and I am worried as to why and of any side effects. Can you please help?

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Dr. Senthil Velusamy Pediatrician 15 yrs exp Coimbatore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Senthil Velusamy

Pediatrician 15 yrs exp Coimbatore

This is known as pica .... U need to consult your pediatrician for better management .... Sometimes there may be lead poisoning if there is a paint in the material.... But it's very rare and needs long duration..... Better consult your pediatrician to find out anything micronutrients deficiency there

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