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Why Would A 4-year-old Lick Dust From Metal Grills?
Question: Hi..my son is 4 years old..he is healthy and active. From past fees days he is licking dust from grills etc.,.. Is this some kind of vitamin deficiency.. please suggest if any tonic.
Brief Answer:
Could be iron deficiency
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The symptoms you describe could be related to pica seen in iron deficiency anemia. I usually advice for such patients in my clinic:
1. Deworming with Albendazole at night single dose.
2. Iron supplements like Dexorange once daily.
3. Iron rich foods like dates, ragi, spinach, jaggery etc.
4. If no improvement consult your pediatrician to rule out other multivitamin deficiencies.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Arun
Pediatrician, Pulmonology
Could be iron deficiency
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The symptoms you describe could be related to pica seen in iron deficiency anemia. I usually advice for such patients in my clinic:
1. Deworming with Albendazole at night single dose.
2. Iron supplements like Dexorange once daily.
3. Iron rich foods like dates, ragi, spinach, jaggery etc.
4. If no improvement consult your pediatrician to rule out other multivitamin deficiencies.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Arun
Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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