Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
My daughter walk with legs seperated
My daughter walk with legs seperated. What precaution we will need to take. Do we need to take any medication
Answers (8)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Can you send the video of the wAlk for better assessment.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+191
Babies walk with legs separated in the initial phase when they are learning to walk.
Next Steps
wait for some time.n. still problem persists can visit nearby paediatrician
Health Tips
gIve vit D drops
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Evaluation for rickets is necessary like Vit-D levels and some other lab tests to be done.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Hi,
Needs to meet a paediatrician in office. May need to see and examine child.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Need physical consultation
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Meetu Gupta
Pediatrician
24 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Till infancy this gait is normal.. however if persists should be evaluated for vit D deficiencies.. can consult earlier if associated with other anomalies in skeletal system
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Poonam M Sambhaji
Pediatrician
17 yrs exp
North Goa
Hi ,
We need to analyze this child further.. you may opt for a direct online consultation... so thta we can have a video chat wherein we can observe the childs walking style...
Also stay connected and Subscribe to me on DrPoonamsvlog on YouTube & Instagram for more baby and child health information. Hope to see you as my extended family
Answered
Flag this answer
0/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Bhaskar Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Khammam
I need to more details along with picture of legs up to hip also there can be difference in walking at this age due to Metabolic disturbance called Rickets
If it’s too gross child need to be examined directly by Pediatrician
Next Steps
Visit near by Pediatrician
Health Tips
Follow advice of consultant after visiting him
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
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.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
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.