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Hair fall for toddler
My 4year daughter has hairfall for past one week ... Each tym I get more than 20strands... She s not eating well ... Very selective for recent days ... Amount of intake is also less .. she always want any junk or chocolate... But she use to have fruits n veges ... Rice items she doesn't like to have .. in sleep she s biting her teeth continuously... I dono why she s doing like this ... Other than tat she s active and uninterrupted sleeping... What are all the possible reason for hairfall and food aversion..? Pls guide me
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Can do a CBC, check for iron deficiency. Teeth grinding, (bruxism) most commonly is due to day time anxiety and stresses
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Restrict junk. Give nutritious snack items. Talk to the child to address anxiety issues.
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Dental check up may be needed if bruxism persists
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Greetings it could be nutritional or stress or due to dandruff
Kindly consult if required
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Divya Nalamalapu
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Get her checked physically for anemia. Iron deficiency can cause hair loss and decreased apetite.
Biting during sleep is called sleep bruxism. Common causes are vit d, b12 deficiency or stress. Both deficiencies can also cause hair loss.
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consult pediatrician for checkup and supplementation
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keep junk foods unavailable to her. don't get them home.
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Dr. Ajay K R
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore Rural
Hair fall is maybe bcoz of vitamin deficiency or dandruff. Picky eaters we call. Try to restrict junk food and encourage to eat home food and home make snacks
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