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Pica in 2 yr girl
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.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Syrp iron
Syrp albendazole
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
We have seen these problems in this age group kindly consult to avoid comlications of such things
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings that's due to anaemia need to start iron supplement kindly book a consultation so I can guide you
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