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Question: Hi, my 7 year old boy has been constantly sniffing his hands and fingers for the past 5 months or so. I have ask him why a few times and he says he cant help it.
Brief Answer:
Autism vs. early OCD
Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to hear that your son has been exhibiting some bizarre behaviors. His recurring need to smell or sniff his fingers maybe signs of autism or obsessive compulsive disorder. I would recommend that you pediatrician evaluate your son for these disorders. He may need to see a psychiatrist or a neurologist to determine this behavior traits
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Autism vs. early OCD
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to hear that your son has been exhibiting some bizarre behaviors. His recurring need to smell or sniff his fingers maybe signs of autism or obsessive compulsive disorder. I would recommend that you pediatrician evaluate your son for these disorders. He may need to see a psychiatrist or a neurologist to determine this behavior traits
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