Patient's question:
5 Main symptoms at 18 years old: Nail-biting, biting the bed during nap time at kindergarten, biting cotton. Onset time: September 2008. Laboratory test results: Zinc, calcium, and lead are all normal.Doctor's answer:
This condition has abnormal behavior, known medically as onychophagia, and is a habit, primarily an issue of habit. It is most common in preschool children and can be triggered by long nails. Treatment mainly focuses on completely eliminating the child's mental stress factors, such as fear, excitement, etc. At the same time, you can apply bitter or spicy substances to their nails to make them unaware of biting their nails suddenly. With patient correction, these habits can be corrected. Wishing your family health!