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Eating of stones and dust
We have two child one aged 2.10yrs and another is 1.5yrs , both child used to eat dust and stones Peace's , how it can be taken care to avoid the habit of this
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Eating of non edible substances like stones,dirt,paint flakes,pencil lead etc is called pica.its a common condition in under 5 children who are deficient in iron.these children are anemic -they have iron deficiency anaemia.they might also be having worms in their tummy.
They should be given deworming agents like albendazole and then started on iron after getting a blood test to prove iron deficiency.important thing is that these kids might be deficient in calcium and vitamin Dalso so better get tested for all of these.
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give iron for 3 months.after first month pica usually disappears
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be strict in telling child a strict no.say No.and explaining to a child that eating dirt is bad usually does not help
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Dr. Siddhi Sushant Wadambe
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Mumbai
Eating of non-edible substances like stones, dust, chalk is called as PICA. Mainly occurs due to iron deficiency.n is.common in age group 2-6yrs. Give.some.deworming medicine and iron medicine for 3mnths. Also change in diet needed with inclusion of incrased iron containing foods.
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Milk n calcium containing foods not.to be given half hr before n aftr iron medicine.
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there.
I can understand your concern.
Its called pica.
You have to take care of the child that such things are not so easily accessible.
Give a syp. A to z 5ml once a day after food for a month.
Consult a pediatrician in person for further evaluation and management.
Best regards.
Dr. Anil kumar jain.
Bangalore.
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