Many times, hidden from the eyes of their parents, children start eating chalk, paper or even soil by sticking it to the cement of the wall. If your child is also doing this, then you need to be careful. Famous children's doctor Imran Patel said that this problem is seen in children due to iron deficiency i.e. Pica Disorder in Children.

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Children eat these things due to pica disorder

Due to iron deficiency, some children may show the desire to eat or chew these things again and again.

• Soil
• chalk
• wall plaster
• brick dust
• ash
• paper
• Soap
• Ice craving
• sand or sand

Why does this happen

When there is iron deficiency in the body, the functions of the body and brain also get completely affected. For this reason, children develop a desire to eat something different. But till date the reason for this situation has not been completely clear as to why children eat only things like soil or cement.

Due to pica disorder, symptoms of anemia also appear in the body. If your child licks walls, eats soil or consumes paper, you should consult a child specialist without any delay. In such a situation, doctors usually recommend checking the iron level. If such problems are seen in your child too, then you need to change the diet.

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Choose iron rich diet

Dr. Imran tells that in such conditions children should be given iron rich diet.

• Spinach and green leafy vegetables
• gram and pulses
• Jaggery
• Pomegranate
• Raisin
• Dates
• Soybean
• eggs
• meat and fish

If the child is continuously eating such things, then it should not be considered as just a dirty habit of children. This is a sign of lack of proper nutrition. Identify it immediately and get the child treated as soon as possible.

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