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Father of a 4 yr 2 m old girl2 years ago
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My daughter licks floor, eats paint of furniture, scratch walls and eats the dust, put fingers in floor holes and then lick.. what to be done to avoid such things? But don't eat salty food..only like sweets. Only feeding sweet can't help her to grow. Could you please suggest solution for this?

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist2 years ago
A. This condition is called as PICA and It usually happens when the child is having multi nutrient deficiency most commonly when there is iron deficiency . Get it treated Write Your Answer Here
Author of questionFather of 2 children2 years ago
A. Mam, we are giving her Ferrum Phosphoricum 6x, Calcarea Phosphorica 6x and Kali Phosphoricum 6x when she was 5 month old. Ostocalcium from past few months. Iron & Folic Acid Syrup IP after she was 1.5 yr old. What is missing from our side? Please guide.
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