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Is Licking Hands A Sign Of Iron Deficiency In Children?
My 2 year old has started licking his hands (right hand mostly) off and on throughout the day and then rubs his face with the same hand. I've noticed it over the past week or so. Is this common? Someone said he may be lacking iron because he may be licking his hand for a salty taste? Thanks.
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Is Licking Hands A Sign Of Iron Deficiency In Children?
Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day kindly get hemoglobin level done to rule out iron deficiency. The symptom are unlikely to be due to deficiency. Take care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore