1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Child Health Issues

  4. Soft spot on head. Soft spot goes away.

Soft spot on head

2018-10-29 20:41:51
My daughter is 29 months old and she still have soft spot on her head. Till when soft spot goes away.
435 Views

Answers (2)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Opening between skull bones causes that soft spot. It closes by 18 to 24 months. Delayed closure is caused by low vitamin D , hypothyroidism and other conditions. Please visit your pediatrician for same

Answered2018-10-30 11:22:18

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

It usually goes away by 18 to 24 months..kindly consult your Dr 

Answered2018-10-30 02:42:04

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Spotting Grey Hair in Your Youth? Turn to Ayurveda!

Dr. Vaidyas

Being in your early thirties and already spotting grey hair? This is worse than the worst hairfall you have ever suffere ... Read more

Head Lice - 3 Symptoms and Its Treatment!

Dr.Jagatjit Singh Kohli

‘Head lice’ are insects that feed on the blood of your scalp. This condition usually affects children and is moderately ... Read more

'Soft Drinks' Have a 'Hard' Impact on your health

Ms. Raminder Kaur Deshmukh

Now a days it's a trend to gulp down a bottle of cola while dining or socializing with the family and friends. No meal s ... Read more

Head Injuries: Causes and Treatments

Dr.Apoorva Kumar

Head injuries are dangerous. They can lead to permanent disability, mental impairment, and even death. To most people, h ... Read more

Head And Neck Cancer Is A Preventable Cancer

Dr.Suhail Sayed

What are cancers of Head and Neck?Cancers that are known collectively as head and neck cancers usually begin in the squa ... Read more

Effects of Energy & Soft Drinks

Dr.Pawan Sharma

Previous scientific research findings have helped to warn consumers that the pH (potential of hydrogen) levels in bevera ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Lump or small soft movable mass

4300 Views
Today I found a small soft movable mass or lump on the left lower jaw side of my son. Please guide me as ...Read More

Baby fell from bed,soft swelling on head

4233 Views
My son 16 months old fell from bed yesterday,after fall he cried and tried to vomit but didn't vomit. Aft ...Read More

White spots on back of my 2 months baby.

2296 Views
My baby boy is of 2 months baby boy and he got white spots on his back and bum, I am using plastic kind o ...Read More

Baby's soft spot is not visible

1046 Views
My baby is 4 weeks old and I am unable to see the soft spot on the baby's head and it is not pulsating. I ...Read More

My four months old baby has hot head

937 Views
My four months old baby always has a really hot head but no fever. Is this something I should be worried ...Read More

About baby head shape

42 Views
Hello doctors... I have 32 weeks prematured baby. 2 and half months completed now. She is active. Baby ha ...Read More

About baby head shape

37 Views
Hello doctors.. I have 32 weeks pre matured baby. 2 and half months completed now. She is active. She has ...Read More

Soft spot on right side of baby head

54 Views
My baby has a soft spot on the right side of the head. Is it fine ? Generally, most of the kids will have ...Read More

Head ncct of 22 months old

72 Views
My 22 months old baby boy weight 11.8 kg. He is very active and playful baby but doctor suggested a ncct ...Read More

My boy 1 yr old has bulge on head

49 Views
My boy 1 yr old whenever he cries bulge appears on center of head it is soft otherwise he is active and c ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.