Can I give my daughter vitneurin syrup with out prescription of doctor as she has habit of eating soil cement etc.
What is the reason of her eating soul amd cement?

Question

Many a times, children eat soil, chalk, mud, cement, paint. It is called "pica" if the problem is severe, please consult a psychiatrist. Usually books mention it happens due to either deficiency of iron, or vitamins or calcium in the diet. Please consult a pediatrician who will prescribe you the nutritional supplements as needed. Also a de-worming tablet will be needed once, since many children have worms in their intestines from eating mud and soil.

Parth Nagda · Accepted Answer

Many a times, children eat soil, chalk, mud, cement, paint. It is called "pica" if the problem is severe, please consult a psychiatrist. Usually books mention it happens due to either deficiency of iron, or vitamins or calcium in the diet. Please consult a pediatrician who will prescribe you the nutritional supplements as needed. Also a de-worming tablet will be needed once, since many children have worms in their intestines from eating mud and soil.

Ankita Shah · Answer

Hello lybrate-user, the specific reasons for children eating non-food items are unknown but nutritional deficiencies (iron or zinc) can trigger such behaviour. It could also be a sign of developmental problems in kids you can give her multivitamin syrup but advice from a doctor and detailed evaluation would help her further. Kindly let me know if you have any further queries. Looking forward to provide you with detailed evaluation and better management. With help of Lybrate you can book an appointment with us on phone, text or in-person.

(Col) Ramadugu Shashikumar · Answer

Stress, depression or simple iron deficiency can trigger such behaviour.

Can I give my daughter vitneurin syrup with out prescription of doctor as she has habit of eating soil cement etc. What is the reason of her eating soul amd cement?