Patient's question:
My child is 6 years old. Sometimes he eats the boogers he picks out, and I've tried to teach him that it's not good, but I really don't know what to do. Can the doctor help me?Past treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment has been given. What kind of help is needed: Fill in this bad habit.
Doctor's answer:
This phenomenon is likely to have pica, which falls under the category of child psychology. Pica often occurs again in children aged 1.5 to 6 years, with more boys than girls. It generally gradually disappears as the child grows older and rarely persists into adulthood. The treatment is primarily psychological therapy, including guidance for parents and behavioral therapy for the child, etc. Behavioral therapy, aversion therapy, and counterconditioning are all methods of treatment, but these methods need to be implemented under the guidance of a professional child psychologist. It is recommended that you take your child to a local large hospital with a child psychology department for diagnosis.