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Mom of a 6 yr 7 m old boy3 years ago

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my son licks dust and he eats soil. Don't know how to control him Is there any iron or vitamin deficiency problem please suggest me

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. yes, it look like pics, a disorder of eating non edible things, mostly it is because of calcium n iron deficiency.. give him Ostocalcium b12 syp and syp irex 5 ml daily each.

NikithaMom of a 10 yr 9 m old boy3 years ago

A. hello yes this can be due to difficiency and it s better to check with your doctor and your doctor will be able to guide you better on examination of the same and advise you accordingly which is better and also safe too as the baby is also small which is better

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