Abnormal Head Growth In Babies- 203 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 Joint Replacement Surgeon | 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. Prathibha Reddy Pediatrician | Hyderabad

Consult orthopaedician ... 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. Hema Anandhi Dermatologist | Chennai

Hair growth on the back, shoulders and ears as the men grow older is common. there is no harm in it. if you are worried about aesthetics you could opt for laser hair reduction and removal ... Read More

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

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Dr. Vijaylaxmi.G.W Ayurveda | Bangalore

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

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 117 Views v

Dr. Heena Verma Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Ahmedabad

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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 129 Views v

Dr. Neha Vashisth Obstetrician | Jaipur

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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.

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Dr. Kinnari Amin Gynecologist | Ahmedabad

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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. Neha Vashisth Obstetrician | Jaipur

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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

Asked for Female, 30 Years 35 Views v

Dr. Preeti Gupta Gynecologist | Mathura

It is normal. Take diet rich in protein, vitamins. Avoid stress. Take plenty of fluids. Take adequate sleep. ... Read More

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

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Dr. Abhishek Khandelwal Pediatrician | Raipur

Keep in mind to change the position of the baby Alternate right ,left,centre ... 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 ?

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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician | Rajkot

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ... 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 205 Views v

Dr. Nancy Pediatrician | Gurgaon

Consult Physically Paediatrician ... 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 163 Views v

Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... 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 53 Views v

Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas Pediatrician | Pune

Good .. continue feeding. ... 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 158 Views v

Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician | Rajkot

Continue till age of 1 year ... 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. Shravan Krishna Reddy Pediatrician | Tirupati

Hello, It's good to monitor your baby's head circumference (HC) as it can provide insights into their growth and brain development. A change from 32 cm at birth to 41 cm by now is generally within no ... 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 91 Views v

Dr. Gaurav Agrawal Pediatrician | Jaipur

Please consult pediatrician as proper detailed history is not possible on chat in your case and then take medicines. ... 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 58 Views v

Dr. Snehal Patil Pediatrician | Mumbai

From the picture nothing seems abnormal. But detailed evaluation of baby is required before coming to a diagnosis of CP. It cannot be determined by just an image ... Read More

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

Asked for Female, 28 Years 30 Views v

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.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 195 Views v

Dr. Pragathi H A Pediatrician | Belgaum

Hello, weight gain is appropriate for age but for feeding issue need to consult physically. ... Read More

Hello How to calculate weight gain in baby For eg: birth weight is 3kg and lost around 300 gms after birth. And gained 400 gms after one month ( ie 3.100kg currently, 20g per day). Is it adequate weight gain? Or From birth weight , at the end of the one month one kg should be gained?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 72 Views v

Dr. Divya Pediatrician | Adilabad

Ideal weight gain in this age is 20-30grams per day ... Read More

We are 35 week pregnant & our baby Growth falls at 31 percentile for the period of gestation (Previous scan 40 percentile). Should we worry about this ? We were at low risk in dual mark up and intravardiac Echogenic cardiac focus was found in second trimester

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Dr. Pratibha P S Gynecologist | Bangalore

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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

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

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..

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.

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

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

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 ?

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। ?

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?

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

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.

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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

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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.

Hello How to calculate weight gain in baby For eg: birth weight is 3kg and lost around 300 gms after birth. And gained 400 gms after one month ( ie 3.100kg currently, 20g per day). Is it adequate weight gain? Or From birth weight , at the end of the one month one kg should be gained?

We are 35 week pregnant & our baby Growth falls at 31 percentile for the period of gestation (Previous scan 40 percentile). Should we worry about this ? We were at low risk in dual mark up and intravardiac Echogenic cardiac focus was found in second trimester

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