Question
Why has my two-and-a-half-year-old son recently started eating wall skin, and this behavior has been going on for about a month?
Answer
Your child may be showing symptoms of zinc deficiency. It is advisable to take him for a trace element test to determine if zinc supplementation is needed. For treatment, you can use the Sanjing brand zinc gluconate oral solution. At the same time, ensure your child maintains a balanced diet, consumes more vegetables and fruits, reduces snacks, and increases physical activity to boost immunity. If the situation does not improve, please take your child to see a doctor as soon as possible and avoid administering any non-prescription medications to your child without professional advice.