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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Pica

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Posted on Mon, 17 Apr 2017
Question: What vitamin is a nineteen month old lacking when they always want to chew on metal?


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Answered by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It is mostly due to iron deficiency

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for asking on this platform

Eating inappropriate things is called Pica. It is seen mainly in iron deficiency which also causes anemia.
I would suggest you to get him evaluated by a pediatrician for anemia and iron deficiency.
Supplementation of iron helps in this condition.

I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any queries.
Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Pica

Brief Answer: It is mostly due to iron deficiency Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for asking on this platform Eating inappropriate things is called Pica. It is seen mainly in iron deficiency which also causes anemia. I would suggest you to get him evaluated by a pediatrician for anemia and iron deficiency. Supplementation of iron helps in this condition. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any queries. Regards