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Mom of a 4 yr 10 m old boy3 years ago
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my son is eating mitti.. he always search mitti and eat it. is this a problem please suggest something

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profile image of Dr GhouseDr GhouseGuardian of 3 children3 years ago

A. this is pica in the baby c And also it is advisable for the to consult your local doctor for appropriate advice in this regard if there is need for some investigations also depending on the need o k

profile image of POOJA KOTHARIPOOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 7 m old boy3 years ago

A. One form of treatment associates the pica behavior with negative consequences or punishment (mild aversion therapy). Then the person gets rewarded for eating normal foods. Medicines may help reduce the abnormal eating behavior if pica is part of a developmental disorder such as intellectual disability.

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