#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 ??

Question

#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 ??

Accepted Answer

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  .

Accepted Answer

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.