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Father of a 6 yr 10 m old girl4 years ago
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#asktheexpert My daughter is 2 yrs and 6 mnths old. she is always eating clay/ sand or minute dust particles. Is this common or some deficiency?

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician4 years ago
A. it's pica.. Pica is an eating disorder that is quite common among young ones..The disorder is defined as persistent and compulsive cravings to eat nonfood items....It is due to calcium or iron deficiency in babies... please do check with your paedritician and management accordingly.
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