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Guardian of a 6 yr 3 m old girl4 years ago

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#AskTheExpert my daughter 1 yr 9 months old has this bad habit of eating clay. please guide what should I do to get rid of this habit of her

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ExpertRamya RamachandranNutritionist4 years ago

A. Dear ma’am, it could be due to a condition called pica which can be due to iron deficiency. I would suggest you to consult your pediatrician once regarding supplementation and also deworming

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