My 2 year old son don't want to eat any food but he eats unnecessary items like dhaga, wall scratches, etc. pls suggest how to get rid of this habit.

1 Answer

ExpertRamya RamachandranNutritionist4 years ago

A. Dear ma’am, this is due to a condition called PICA which can be due to low levels of iron. Please consult your pediatrician regarding deworming. Make sure he is also not constipated.

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