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Mom of a 5 yr 10 m old boy2 years ago
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#asktheexperts My son who is 3.8 years old doesn't like food at all,I have to force feed him each and everything except some fruits.He keeps everything in his mouth like crayons,pencils,clothes etc.I would like to know if there is any nutritional deficiency in him and do we need to consult a nutritionist for this,Thanks in advance

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy2 years ago
A. this problem is also known as pica due to iron deficiency as well as nutritional deficiency children place dirty things in the oral cavity as well as they may lick soil or they may lizck the walls. they may place footwears in their oral cavity. meet yourx doctor because iron supplements needs to be started and give food rich in iron
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