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Father of a 4 yr 7 m old boy2 years ago

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my son is 2 years old and he used to eat sand(mitti). how to get rid of it?

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ExpertRamya RamachandranNutritionist2 years ago

A. Dear ma’am, could be due to a nutritional disorder called PICA. Please consult your pediatrician. He would suggest for the appropriate testing and also deworming.

Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl2 years ago

A. hi it means your child is having calcium or iron deficiency so please give Healthy diet especially green veggies, fresh fruits, more give Sunlight atleast 20 minutes a day avoid giving RO water

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