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My son not interest in any kind of eating food. He is eating mud and lick wallls and stones. Can you please suggest me what to do to overcome this. And makes him to get interest in eating food
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ExpertRamya RamachandranNutritionist4 years agoA. Dear ma’am, since when your kid is eating these non food items? Is he scratching his anus often? Could be due to iron deficiency. Please consult your pediatrician regarding deworming
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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist4 years agoA. dear parent, eating mud, soil, paint and other non food items like chalk is known as Pica.
It's causes maybe related to nutritional deficiency like zinc or iron, so consult doctor and give balanced diet having variety of food groups especially seasonal vegetables green leafy vegetables and fruits to avoid deficiency
it can also be related to development or behavioral issues like child wanting to seek attention
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