Question
What does it mean when a one-and-a-half-year-old child often chews on their hands and sometimes trembles?
Answer
When a child chews on their hands frequently, it could be a habit they’ve developed since infancy or possibly due to a zinc deficiency. It is recommended to administer gluconate zinc orally and to ensure that the child’s hands are kept clean. Furthermore, parents can engage in suitable education and intervention, or apply a small amount of gentian violet to the child’s hands to help break this habit.