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Biting nails
Introduction
Introduction Biting nails, also known as biting nails or biting nails, refers to the act of repeatedly biting nails. Nail biting is a common bad habit in childhood. It is more common in children aged 3 to 6 years old. Most children's nail biting behavior disappears with age, and a few diehards can continue to adulthood.
Cause
Cause
The cause of biting nails:
This phenomenon is often related to mental stress. Children are particularly prone to tension when their life rhythm changes, such as child enrollment and enrollment. They are also susceptible to this disease when they are sick. Some children are formed by imitating others. Children with introversion, sensitivity, anxiety and other personality characteristics are prone to this disease. The cause of some children is unknown.
Examine
an examination
Related inspection
Endocrine function test
Check and diagnose the bite nail:
The child appears to repeatedly bite his nails. Light people only bite their nails. In severe cases, they can bite each nail and even bite the skin around the nail. A few children also bite the toenails. Some children are often accompanied by other behavioral problems such as sleep disorders, hyperactivity, anxiety, nervousness, tic disorder, sucking fingers, picking nostrils, etc. Symptoms of stubbornness also appear to bite nails at night.
Diagnosis
Differential diagnosis
Symptoms of biting nails:
Nail biting is the main behavior, and attention should be paid to whether it is accompanied by anxiety, ADHD and other behavioral problems.
The child appears to repeatedly bite his nails. Light people only bite their nails. In severe cases, they can bite each nail and even bite the skin around the nail. A few children also bite the toenails. Some children are often accompanied by other behavioral problems such as sleep disorders, hyperactivity, anxiety, nervousness, tic disorder, sucking fingers, picking nostrils, etc. Symptoms of stubbornness also appear to bite nails at night.
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