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Mom of a 4 yr 4 m old boy2 years ago

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#asktheexpert my kid is 2 yrs 2 mnth old..he eat soil n put stone in mouth and I m giving him iron deficiency medicine but no effect n his weight his 10kg ..weight is not increasing

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician2 years ago

A. Hello, It sounds like '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. okay.

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