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Mom of a 4 yr 8 m old girl2 years ago
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Hello doctor, My daughter is 1yr9 months old. she is craving for soil these days. I have consulted pediatrician, he suggested some medicine like Tasiron drop and calcium syrup. But it not helped her. can you pls suggest something. Thanks, anju

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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 lick the walls. they may place footwears in their oral cavity. meet your doctor because iron supplements needs to be started and give food rich in iron please continue the iron supplements
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