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Hi,doc my baby is 13 months old ( baby boy ) & his head circumference is 48cm height 77.5 cm & current weight is 9.7kg . I worried about his head circumference (48 cm) is this normal?.. baby doing all activities & his milestone are also perfect .

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Hello.. For a 13 months old boy , head circumference of 48 cm, height 77.5 cm and weight of 9.7 kg . All three falls in the normal range . Your concern about head circumference.. it is 48 cm . Even i ...  Read More

Hello, my baby girl is 2.5 month old. She is a preterm baby born at 36 weeks. Her head circumference is 36.5 cm. Is it normal? I'm very worried. Please help

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it is litle more than average, get ultrasound of skull ...  Read More

My baby just completed his 9th month today. His head circumference is 47cm and his weight is 10kg. As per his pediatrician his head circumference is much more than as usual. Doctor stated his vitamin D is less and also suggested me to go for his head ultrasound. Seems very scary and very much worried about the same. Please suggest

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Nothing to worry, most probably head ultrasound will be normal, continue vitamin D, ...  Read More

Hello doctor, my baby girl is 8 months old and her head circumference is 41.5 cms, at birth it was 33 cms...is the head circumference normal

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Greetings yes it's normal ...  Read More

Hi doctor, baby six months having head circumference is 48cm, weight 8.3kg Birth hc was 38cm, weight 3.8kg Today doctor told us done usg neurosonography Anything to worry?

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Usg report is normal. Nothing to worry. Feed well ...  Read More

Hi , My baby was born at 30 weeks + 1 day gestation weighing 1229gms, head circumference 27.5 cms and height 40.5 cms. Currently she is 6 months old and weighs 4600 gms , head circumference- 37 cms and height- 57 cms. Our these measures good for her age?

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Yes these measures r good Just go for growth monitoring every 3 monthly As corrected age still 4 months , weight gain is appropriate but start giving complementary feeds along with breast feed if ba ...  Read More

Hello sir my baby born on March 6 2023, his birth weight 3.88 kg, height 46 cm, Head Circumference 38 cm at birth, now for 6 months weight 8.45kg, height 70cm, head circumference is 47cm... Paediatrician told to do neurosonogram and report is normal... Anything need to worry...

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Greetings uss CRANIUM is done as the HC Is not increasing.kindly consult online so that I can discuss in detail regarding the same ...  Read More

My daughter is 8.5 month old her weight is 9kg, height 70cm. Head circumference is 45cm. Is it normal 45cm head circumference?

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Yes,if at birth it was 34-35cm. ...  Read More

Attaching the pictures of my 4 month old baby boy. Is his head very big? His head circumference at birth 34cm and at 4 month it is 43cm. Weight now is 6.25kg. Please guide me

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Hi Any symptoms? Do USG Skull . ...  Read More

Our baby was born prematurely (34 weeks pregnancy) on 31 March 2023. At birth, his weight was 1.8 kg and Head Circumference was 31.5 cm! Today we visited Doctor and found his HC as 38 cm, Height 55 cm and weight 4.2 kg. He is 2 months and 15 days old as on date. Is Head Circumference normal? As per our doctor HC is increasing abnormally and she adv

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The head circumference normally increases by 2 cm per month for the first 3 months and then 1 cm per month for the next 3 months. I will err on the side of serial monitoring of the head circumference ...  Read More

Hi doctors my baby was born at 37 weeks weight 2.75 kg and head circumference was 35 cm she is a female baby I delivered at renowned Cloudnine hospital in Bangalore and my pediatrician always checks her height weight and head circumference during vaccines and never raised any concern .. Now she turned 16 months she had little cough since my regula

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Hi. If the child is otherwise devolopemntally normal for the age dont worry, 25th centile can be considered normal for the age ...  Read More

My 22 months old baby boy weight 11.8 kg. He is very active and playful baby but doctor suggested a ncct head for him as he said the head circumference is large than normal . He is normal from birth only his head size is big now it is 50 cm in circumference This is attached report of my baby. Please suggest what to do is it normal or a cause of con

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It's not normal. Consult a neurosurgeon . ...  Read More

My 22 months old baby boy weight 11.8 kg. He is very active and playful baby but doctor suggested a ncct head for him as he said the head circumference is large than normal . He is normal from birth only his head size is big now it is 50 cm in circumference This is attached report of my baby. Please suggest what to do is it normal or a cause of con

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Greetings report shows findings of non-communicating hydrocephalus, which is a condition where cerebrospinal fluid is blocked within the brain's ventricles, potentially leading to a large head circu ...  Read More

My 22 months old baby boy weight 11.8 kg. He is very active and playful baby but doctor suggested a ncct head for him as he said the head circumference is large than normal . This is attached report of my baby. Please suggest what to do if it is normal or a cause of concern. His head is big in size from birth but previous paediatrician said it's no

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You had asked the same query a few days back as well. It was answered thoroughly. CT suggests communicating non-obstructive hydrocephalus. If child is active and developmentally normal without vomiti ...  Read More

My son is 18 months old and has a head circumference of 45. Doctor said it's slightly high and can be a sign of nutrition deficiency. Is this something to worry about? He has reached milestones on time. He can speak about 10 words but still cannot speak sentences. Soft spot is still there

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It’s normal for age ...  Read More

My baby girl is 19months old Her weight is 8.5kg, height is 78.5 and head circumference is 44.5. Wheather these are ok and drawback.kindly support

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact nu ...  Read More

Baby born on 37.2 weeks with FGR with 2.5 kg and hc was measured wrongly when I checked at home on 4th day it was 32.2 cm and 9 day visit hc was 32.5 cm, at 45 days visit hc is 37 cm, doctor said baby looks normal and will monitor. Is this normal growth range? Is any thing to worry?

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The baby's head circumference is increasing at an appropriate rate, and monitoring is planned. There is no immediate reason to worry as long as the baby continues to grow and develop normally, both in ...  Read More

Baby born at 37.2 weeks weight 2.5 kg with FGR and head circumference is 31.5 and after 30 days HC was 34.5 and at 40 days 35.5 cm weight 4 kg is this normal or anything to worry about growth scan report before delivery was attached

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At 37 weeks , HC is generally 33-35 cm … 31.5 cm is small for 37 weeks HC will increase 2 cm / month for first 3 months So at 1 month .. expected HC is 33.5 cm Weight is appropriate But baby should ...  Read More

Baby born with 31.5 head circumference at 37.4 weeks with 2.5 kg .. is this normal? Now after 1 month baby weight is 3.5 and head circumference is 34 cm Is this normal?

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Weight was adequate at birth and significant gain is also present. But the head circumference was on the lower side, at birth as well as presently. Head circumference has increased, but it falls in lo ...  Read More

Hi all my baby girl is 18 month old her head circumference is 44.5 is it normal and her soft spot on her head is slightly open not completely closed ..she was pre late term born at 37 weeks her weight at birth was 3.3kg and head circumference was 33 All her milestones are reached as per the limit just worried about her head circumference please su

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Your child was born at term with normal head circumference and has gained all her milestones as u have mentioned , so you need not worry about the anterior fontanelle. It usually closes by 18 months b ...  Read More

I am 36th week pregnant and in my 9 th month scan hc is 294.07mm and bpd is 80.02 mm ac 303.02 Fl 68.06mm Efw 2360 as HC and bpd is lower, but other growth factors are normal in ranges do i need to worry is it normal? Will my baby having brain or any mental issues occurs?

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

My 26days baby abdomen size is bigger, after 2 days from birth it's started and it is not reducing. Given gut clear is also not helpful ,as per doctor . She is burping, motion is good, urine also good.

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if she is accepting feeds well, gaining weight and passing motions and urine well then doesnt seem anything that is to worry ...  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। ?

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My daughter is 65days old now ... Her head circumference is 36cm by now is it normal? Or its smaller for her age?

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Greetings ,check with birth HC if increasing no need to worry ...  Read More

Dear doctor ,pls check this ,my baby is 27 days old an from 2 weeks he is having big blotated stomach ,He is passing motion an urine out put is good ,He takes breast milk so well ,His birth weight is 2.1 and now his weight is 2.8 ,we took him to doctor yesterday an doctor gave colic an asked to take x-ray of the stomach an after looking at the x-ra

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Can our head circumference be increased after 18 years old. Head size Please answer Ca any mental disorder increase head size/ circumference?

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Head circumference is not increased physiologically at this age, but there may be causes that could lead to apparent increase in head circumference, causes of which can be determined after detailed hi ...  Read More

Hello doctor my baby boy head circumference was 35cm at birth(2 june 2023).now he 13 months and 18 days old and his head circumference is 48.5 cm. He is achieving all his milestones on time very active,saying few words ,walking independently 15-20 steps,tells 3-4 body parts etc . But i am worried about his head circumference please help.

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We interpret head circumference along with weight and height. Please mention that. There are many more details needed and physical check up. Please visit a pediatrician for direct consultation ...  Read More

Hi All My baby was born with HC of 32 cm at 37 weeks. My anomaly scan and growth scan was normal. In 5 months we have noticed good growth in baby including HC which has increased to 42 cm. Baby has been meeting all milestones till date (social smile, rolling over, grasping toys) Should I be worried about microcephaly?

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Greetings no HC is correct for the age.keep follow up ...  Read More

Hi Head circumference at birth of my baby was 32 which has grown to 42 in 4.5 months. I am worried about GROWTH of babies head.Does the growth of Head continue normally or would it fail to grow.

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you mentioned only measurements what about milestones? please consult your pediatrician. he will assess the growth and development ...  Read More

My baby boy is 4 months old. He is in the 20th percentile for weight & 25th percentile for height (same as during birth). But he's at 4th percentile for head circumference (it was 20 percentile at birth). I do not live in India but the doctor here is not concerned yet. But I am very worried and would appreciate any advice on the head circumference

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Need detailed history and examination along with birth and development history. Better to consult a pediatrician near you ...  Read More

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