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Regarding PICA
My son is 2 yrs old, he is now habit of eating wall paint, cement, mud and all. Please advise how to get rid of this habits. Is there medicine to avoid this. Yours advise will be appreciated.
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It is called PICA(eating non nutritious substance). Treatment is interms of behavioural changes with good communication and positive reinforcement.
It might lead to iron deficiency better give multivitamin supplements.
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