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Mom of a 6 yr 8 m old girl1 Year ago

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#asktheexpert my daughter is 5years old and sometimes she eats inedible things like - clay, pencil (lead part) what to do .... Is this because of any deficiency?? what do I do ??

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician1 Year ago

A. crawing of such non edibme things are called as pica. a disorder cause due to nutrition deficiency. better to once condult yr doctor in person.. all tge best .

POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy1 Year ago

A. Some kids with pica need help from a psychologist or other mental health professional. If these treatments do not work, doctors can also prescribe medicines.

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