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Mom of a 6 yr 6 m old boy3 years ago

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Good morning Doctor my son has a habit of eating sand dust n soil. Even from starting he has poor appetite n also there a speech delay to him. when he was 18 months old he had iron deficiency (now he is 3.2 years). After using iron syrup for 4 months it got resolved. so is there any need to take vitamin test for karthi or again should I use iron syrup?

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 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.

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Chitradevi PMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. Hello mom, you can continue iron syrup it's not problem to use regularly. Kindly check with your pediatrician for proper examination. Offer vitamin iron and protein contains foods. Keep your baby healthy and hydrated. Thank you have a great day..

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