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Guardian of a 7 yr 7 m old boy4 years ago

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#AskTheExpert Hai Doctor, My son Sreyansh is 3 years old. He is licking dust and walls...we are tired of getting him away from that ...I want to know why he is doing like that and how to stop or any other health problem behind that..Please give your suggestions doctor...Thank you

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. the baby is more than three years of age and baby is licking dust and clay this is called pica this is a behavioral problem in small babies interact more with the baby try to explain him gradually he will leave the habit

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