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Legs are not in proper manner
Good evening doctor, my son is in 14months old he is in walking stage now, he is walking but in right leg there was some bend not able to walk fastly, while walking suddenly he fells down. Every thing is gud but legs only some what problem getting. Please resolve the doubts.
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Sometimes 14 month kid will take time to coordinate foot steps. Child may stumble.
We can comment on abnormal shape of leg after examining child.
Next Steps
needs physical examination
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if abnormally bent leg, then needs x ray of lower limb, vit D and calcium levels to rule out rickets
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If u are talking about bowing of legs then presence of symmetrical bowing in both legs and absence of symptoms like joint stiffness, indicates a benign(normal) condition with excellent long-term outcome at the age u mentioned like 14 month.If it is asymmetrical as ur notes suggest in that case will need evaluation .
With normal growth, the lower limbs(legs) gradually straighten by 18 to 24 months of age (when the infant begins to stand and walk).
Bowlegs after 2 years of age are considered abnormal. It may be due to persistence of severe physiological bowlegs (the most common etiology), a disease condition, or a growth disorder
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please see pediatrician and peds ortho on next vaccination visit .
Not an urgent condition.
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