Abnormal Head Growth In Babies- 214 Questions Answered

Hi I have concern about my 11month old baby girl. Her forehead looks different. Which doctor can diagnose the abnormalities in head shape of baby? Is there any specific type of test need to perform.

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Dr. Poonam M Sambhaji Pediatrician | North Goa

Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. I can exactly notice , but I feel you are asking about the slight hump on the Centre of the scalp . You may visit a Pediatrician or a Pediatric neurosurgeon f ... Read More

Hi, I am pregnant. I had 31 week scan and found that baby head is marginally large hc is 30.56 as like 34 weeks. however no abnormality is seen in report. please suggest why this happens

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Dr. Digvijay Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Solapur

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Hi , I just got my 16th week growth/risk scan today and as per Dr., baby have hypoplastic nasal bone and rest of the growth parameter she found perfectly all right. What are the chances of my baby to be abnormal or should I go for some other test to confirm down syndrome? Thanks . Tripti

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Dr. Sunita Kothari Obstetrician | Jaipur

Go for quadruple test to rule out down syndrome ... Read More

I have abnormal growth of my bones , especially skull and nasal. please sned

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Dr. Dewangan Sunil Orthopedist | Raipur

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Need details but may be some harmonal issue ... Read More

There is a abnormal growth in my left hand.. There is no pain in this area. From past 1 month i ve seen a growth..

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Dr. Abhishek Mohata General Surgeon | Kolkata

It's seem to be a ganglion, where there is cystic collection of synovial fluid at joint space. There's no medication to reduce the swelling. These swellings as such don't require any treatment, but if ... Read More

My younger baby barely 9months old has been suffering from abnormal growth of left hand thumb plus it don't functioning properly as well like right hand. Back then I had a visit to a doctor they consulted me to wait for some months & gave prescription of thumb exercise .Now months has passed ..nothing happened ???

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Dr. Brindha. V Pediatrician | Erode

Please consult a paediatrician online ... Read More

I have an abnormal growth behind my ear inside skin. It looks hard and hurts on touching.

Asked for Female, 50 Years 80 Views v

Dr. Vijaylaxmi.G.W Ayurveda | Bangalore

It might be pimple don't touch it. ... Read More

Hi, I have a dark patch on my back and hair has grown on it. There's also an abnormal growth on my shoulders as well.

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Undergo laser hair removal therapy.otherwise, few creams also available.. contact me by direct online consultation for treatment by sending photos. ... Read More

Hi , I went thro abortion due to abnormal baby that had facial and structural abnormalities on Aug 2015. How soon can i try for another baby ? and how good the chances are there for a healthy baby ? Suggestions pls

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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician | Bangalore

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Hello there. Are you in a consanguineous marriage? These problems are common in cases of consanguinity, elderly mother etc. You can try for another baby now but I would suggest you go for genetic c ... Read More

My little brother has down syndrome and has an abnormal growth in a pimple at the back of his head, i took him to a doctor who said,his case is called Hydra Adinites or something similar. He said the only solution is to remove it surgically. I need a second opinion please as it became very scary to look at.

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Probably hair root infection..do send photos for proper diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

My lmp is 16 dec . although i m More than 35 weeks pregnant...my baby bd and hc are in 32 and 33 weeks and one part is in 34 and fl 36 week...is it normal

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Dr. Roshni Khanna Obstetrics & Gynecology | Mumbai

Would need to see all the scans to see for interval growth as well as examine you in person for a proper opinion. ... Read More

My baby has a soft spot on the right side of the head. Is it fine ? Generally, most of the kids will have a soft spot in front of the head.

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Dr. Rajupalem Syam Sunder Pediatrician | Hyderabad

How old is the baby. Soft spot on the right side of head difficult to say normal or abnormal. Requires physical examination by the doctor. ... Read More

I have beta thalasemia minor and I have 7.5 hb level in my current 7th month of pregnancy Will it hinder baby's growth ?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 139 Views v

Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

Hi,at 35 weeks of pregnancy,the colour Doppler ultrasound test is done.It is showing head circumference 299 mm,BPD-82.5,FEMUR LEENGTH66.5, abdominal circumference 312mm. Weight.2.36kg Is this normal, or below average,the growth of the baby is on the track or lacking। ?

Asked for Female, 37 Years 142 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Gud mrng ! In my sisters 5th month scan report baby s growth in nerves system was in good shape so they told us to abort the baby. I have to know that is it possible that the improper growth was due to traveling several kilometer in bike cause it.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Sarita Narayan Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

May be , very difficult to pin point , ... Read More

I am pregnant ... my last LMC date is 18/02/2025 according to which my pregnancy should have been 7 weeks 4 days. But when I got my first ultrasound done, according to that my pregnancy time was 6 weeks 4 days and baby heart beat 115 per minute. Everything is okay?

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Dr. Vijaya Bhargavi R Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Bangalore

Yes. There could be delayed conception. If the future interval growth is normal, you shouldn’t worry. ... Read More

My lmp January 4...9 week 1 day in this month 18th scan.. Today scan show 9 week 4 days.. Fetal rate good.. Is baby growth is slow.. Doctor said nothing to worry.. Is my baby ok

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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My baby is 3 months old and has little flat head in the center from behind...i have started giving her tummy time... And changing position for sleeping.Can the little flat head recover on its own and how long will it take to recover .I am also using mustard pillow. Pls help and guide. Thank you

Asked for Female, 37 Years 149 Views v

Dr. Nikitha Sowmya Pediatrician | Bangalore

Slowly it will resolve slowly. Continue tummy time and also while putting the baby to sleep make sure you switch the positions to right and left sides. ... Read More

Hello my baby was born on 38th week via c-section since I had gestational diabetes I was induced. My baby birth weight 2.6kgs and height 47cms and head circumference 33.5cms . My Height is 154cms and my husband height 172cms. What is her growth percentile is she IUGR baby ?

Asked for Female, 34 Years 92 Views v

Dr. Bhimsing Ramkisan Misal Pediatrician | Beed

It’s normal ... Read More

Hi, My baby is 3 months 15 days old. From the time of her birth she doesn't have hair on her head. Still the same. Is this a problem or what we need to do for hair growth?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 221 Views v

Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician | Rajkot

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ... Read More

Hello Doctor, Girl baby, 5year old, 32 weeks born Now she is going to UKG. How do I get to know that she is ready for school. How to understand her IQ? Thank you Doctor

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Dr. Aarushi Singla Pediatrician | Delhi

Hi . There’s no formal IQ assessment needed unless you notice any behavioral problems . Just see whether she’s able to follow normal school activities. ... Read More

She has 7 month pregnant,ultrasound report is attached . baby growth is low, IUGR Reflect. Plz sujjest

Asked for Female, 26 Years 174 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

Connect please ... Read More

Hello doctor...my girl baby born 04/04/2024 Weight 2.60 kg.. 26/04/2024 weight 2.68 kg 03/04/2024 weight 2.86 kg 21/04/2024 weight 3.27 kg I give only my breast milk..... This is corect growth???

Asked for Female, 26 Years 56 Views v

Dr. Vinit M Mehta Pediatrician | Vadodara

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Good going Continue breastfeeding Weight check up once in 15 days ... Read More

Hi Once we have noticed good growth in head circumference in initial 3 months. Should we be worried about head growth in future ? Would the growth continue naturally ? Does Vitamin D3 help in head growth

Asked for Female, 0 Years 167 Views v

Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings continue vit d 3 till 1 yr No relation. ... Read More

Hi All. My infant head circumference was lower at the time of birth. it was 32 cm when I delivered at 37 weeks. Now at 3 months HC is 40 cm. I am worried will the growth continue or would it fall off the charts like in pregnancy.

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Dr. Rajesh Hegde Pediatrician | Bangalore

Looks ok .Don't worry ... Read More

Hi My baby was born on 14th Feb with HC of 32 cm. The head growth noted till 4th April was 38 cm.Now again when we measured on 2nd May Head size is 41 cm. Is it normal or growth is less?

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Dr. Astha Agrawal Pediatrician | Dehradun

It’s on the higher side Please review with ur pediatrician ... Read More

My baby is 1 month old. She has head like this. I use mustard pillow for this. She sleep in head curved position. How to cure this. What is the name of the problem

Asked for Female, 26 Years 97 Views v

Dr. Shambu S Angadi Pediatrician | Hubli

If no symptoms wait and watch, could be normal ... Read More

My 2 months baby is often keeping legs in this posture.When I googled I see this symptom of CP.Is there anything abnormal

Asked for Female, 28 Years 63 Views v

Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician | Rajkot

Please mention birth history of your baby. We can not diagnose cp by only leg posture Need to more history and clinical examination. Does your baby learn other mile stones accordingly age ? ... Read More

My baby is often keeping legs like this.When I googled I see this is symptom of CP.Is there anything abnormal

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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician | Rajkot

Need to more history and clinical examination for diagnosis of cp ... Read More

My baby is drinking less milk in 2nd month compared to 1st month.Why is this poor appetite.Is it normal.He is premature born at 34 weeks.Birth weight is 2.24kg.After 50 days weight is 3.7kg.

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Dr. Amit P Ghawade Pediatrician | Pune

Need more details of baby's clinic condition Kindly do teleconsultation with paediatrician ... Read More

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Hi I have concern about my 11month old baby girl. Her forehead looks different. Which doctor can diagnose the abnormalities in head shape of baby? Is there any specific type of test need to perform.

Hi, I am pregnant. I had 31 week scan and found that baby head is marginally large hc is 30.56 as like 34 weeks. however no abnormality is seen in report. please suggest why this happens

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Hi , I just got my 16th week growth/risk scan today and as per Dr., baby have hypoplastic nasal bone and rest of the growth parameter she found perfectly all right. What are the chances of my baby to be abnormal or should I go for some other test to confirm down syndrome? Thanks . Tripti

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I have an abnormal growth behind my ear inside skin. It looks hard and hurts on touching.

Hi, I have a dark patch on my back and hair has grown on it. There's also an abnormal growth on my shoulders as well.

Hi , I went thro abortion due to abnormal baby that had facial and structural abnormalities on Aug 2015. How soon can i try for another baby ? and how good the chances are there for a healthy baby ? Suggestions pls

My lmp is 16 dec . although i m More than 35 weeks pregnant...my baby bd and hc are in 32 and 33 weeks and one part is in 34 and fl 36 week...is it normal

My baby has a soft spot on the right side of the head. Is it fine ? Generally, most of the kids will have a soft spot in front of the head.

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Gud mrng ! In my sisters 5th month scan report baby s growth in nerves system was in good shape so they told us to abort the baby. I have to know that is it possible that the improper growth was due to traveling several kilometer in bike cause it.

I am pregnant ... my last LMC date is 18/02/2025 according to which my pregnancy should have been 7 weeks 4 days. But when I got my first ultrasound done, according to that my pregnancy time was 6 weeks 4 days and baby heart beat 115 per minute. Everything is okay?

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My baby is 3 months old and has little flat head in the center from behind...i have started giving her tummy time... And changing position for sleeping.Can the little flat head recover on its own and how long will it take to recover .I am also using mustard pillow. Pls help and guide. Thank you

Hello my baby was born on 38th week via c-section since I had gestational diabetes I was induced. My baby birth weight 2.6kgs and height 47cms and head circumference 33.5cms . My Height is 154cms and my husband height 172cms. What is her growth percentile is she IUGR baby ?

Hi, My baby is 3 months 15 days old. From the time of her birth she doesn't have hair on her head. Still the same. Is this a problem or what we need to do for hair growth?

Hello Doctor, Girl baby, 5year old, 32 weeks born Now she is going to UKG. How do I get to know that she is ready for school. How to understand her IQ? Thank you Doctor

She has 7 month pregnant,ultrasound report is attached . baby growth is low, IUGR Reflect. Plz sujjest

Hello doctor...my girl baby born 04/04/2024 Weight 2.60 kg.. 26/04/2024 weight 2.68 kg 03/04/2024 weight 2.86 kg 21/04/2024 weight 3.27 kg I give only my breast milk..... This is corect growth???

Hi Once we have noticed good growth in head circumference in initial 3 months. Should we be worried about head growth in future ? Would the growth continue naturally ? Does Vitamin D3 help in head growth

Hi All. My infant head circumference was lower at the time of birth. it was 32 cm when I delivered at 37 weeks. Now at 3 months HC is 40 cm. I am worried will the growth continue or would it fall off the charts like in pregnancy.

Hi My baby was born on 14th Feb with HC of 32 cm. The head growth noted till 4th April was 38 cm.Now again when we measured on 2nd May Head size is 41 cm. Is it normal or growth is less?

My baby is 1 month old. She has head like this. I use mustard pillow for this. She sleep in head curved position. How to cure this. What is the name of the problem

My 2 months baby is often keeping legs in this posture.When I googled I see this symptom of CP.Is there anything abnormal

My baby is often keeping legs like this.When I googled I see this is symptom of CP.Is there anything abnormal

My baby is drinking less milk in 2nd month compared to 1st month.Why is this poor appetite.Is it normal.He is premature born at 34 weeks.Birth weight is 2.24kg.After 50 days weight is 3.7kg.

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