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Mom of a 5 yr 3 m old girl2 years ago

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My daughter is 2 years 7months old and she is licking everything into the mouth like chairs, windows, wall etc., Is there any solution to stop licking like this or any vitamin deficiency is there in her?

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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 nustritional 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 yours doctor because iron supplements needs to be started and give food rich in iron

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