#asktheexpert my daughter 1.8 months is eating mud n all dirt .. after giving all sorts of tt such as iron n calcium she is still eating all sorts of dirts . plz advice so that stop eating all dis things

2 Answers

ExpertDr. Mohammed imranPaediatrician4 years ago

A. pica is common in this age give iron supplements as prescribed by your doctor and get deworming done . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .

Manali K MehtaMom of a 9 yr 3 m old boy4 years ago

A. Hi parent please include natural probiotics and dairy products in your child daily diet like fresh curd buttermilk lassi butter paneer ghee milk etc please once consult with your pediatrician about this matter

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