My baby always eat paper can't stop her. Is there any deficiency in her body?

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. 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,like kud, papar, wall paint. It is due to calcium or iron deficiency in toddler mostly.

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