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Thumb Sucking in 8yrs boy
My 8yrs son has been sucking thumb from birth. all remedies of bitter oil, thumb cap hasn't helped.He is making efforts to stop this habit voluntarily now but says he can't as he feels more salivating and urge to suck. He sucks while watching tv, in sleep and while thinking. Newly, he started to chew shirt collar alao.How to help him stop this habit..pls advice.
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Dr. Devaraja
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
I understand your concerns. It looks like habitual disorder related to anxiety. Some simple conflicts like
More attention to Siblings
Parents not spending adequate time with kid
Strict parenting
School issues
During such instances there could be increase in such behaviours
Next Steps
To rule out ocd
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Spend more time with your kid , he will open up
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