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What Causes The Habit Of Consuming Cement Off The Walls In A Child?
Question: My daughter has habit of eating cement on wall she scratch the wall and eat please provide the cure this habit is from 3 years we found it a year ago we explained her scolded her but she continue please give the details of treatment I will be obliged
Brief Answer:
pica needs iron supplements
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually the symptoms you described fit into pica
This is usually as a result.of stress or iron deficiency anemia.
You need to check your child for hemoglobin and iron studies
Check zinc levels too.
This habit can be dangerous to result in lead poisoning.
Lead levels should be checked to see if your child already has high lead levels, if so needs detoxification.
Try iron supplements and Deworming every six months.
Ensure her nails are cur short to avoid scratching walls.
Wishing your child good health
Regards
Dr Arun
pica needs iron supplements
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually the symptoms you described fit into pica
This is usually as a result.of stress or iron deficiency anemia.
You need to check your child for hemoglobin and iron studies
Check zinc levels too.
This habit can be dangerous to result in lead poisoning.
Lead levels should be checked to see if your child already has high lead levels, if so needs detoxification.
Try iron supplements and Deworming every six months.
Ensure her nails are cur short to avoid scratching walls.
Wishing your child good health
Regards
Dr Arun
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