How to treat pica

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Many people have the phenomenon of pica. In fact, there are many reasons for pica. The most common cause of pica is eating hair, which is very similar to dogs. I often read the news and find that children eat hair, which seriously needs surgery. How to treat pica? Let me tell you.

How to treat pica

First: trace element deficiency causes pica, mainly including iron and zinc deficiency. Some children with iron deficiency anemia will have pica. When iron deficiency anemia is cured, pica will naturally disappear, and so will children with zinc deficiency. Parents should pay attention to the observation of their children and deal with these problems as soon as possible.

Second: if infected with parasites, such as Ascaris lumbricoides or hookworm, children may eat soil or potato chips. After infected with parasites, eggs may be excreted from feces, and children's health will also be affected, with pale complexion, thin body, and of course, iron deficiency anemia.

Third: the last and most thorny factor is psychological factor. It may be a kind of compulsive behavior of children, which is mainly related to family relationship and family environment. When a child has pica, if he beats and scolds the child, his rebellious psychology will urge him to eat these things repeatedly.

matters needing attention

Mother should pay attention to children's diet, not picky, and increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables, to prevent the lack of future elements; second, parents should pay attention to children's health problems, and educate children to wash their hands before meals and other knowledge; third, parents should pay attention to care for children, waist as children's friends, should not be free to beat and scold children.