You should definitely talk
to your doctor as
soon as possible if your child is eating non-food items, because conditions like pica can result in a number of serious
health issues —
lead poisoning, constipation, diarrhea, intestinal obstruction or perforation, parasites, infection, or tooth and mouth injuries.
Lice don't only cause itching, pain, and hair loss, but they can
lead to more serious
health issues, so they should be eradicated as
soon as possible.