Patient's question:
My three-year-old boy loves biting his lower lip. He doesn't listen when I tell him not to and sometimes resists. He also likes throwing things and doesn't talk much. Now that he's older, he can't say some simple words either. I don't know if he doesn't want to or if there's really a problem. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Note that there are two possible reasons for this situation. One is that the baby may have chronic cheilitis, and you can observe whether the color of the baby's lips underneath is slightly pale pink. Apart from this factor, it could be a habitual action, which is an unhealthy habit. Additionally, at this age, it is important to focus on distraction, diverting the child's attention. If you scold them more, they may become more engrossed in the action.