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Opening on head
Hello,
My son is 2 years old and the opening on his head(fontanel) is still not closed and is still soft. Can some one please confirm if this is normal and by when will it be closed or should I get him tested.
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At 18 months
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Greetings kindly check the calcium and d3 level and visit a pediatrician in person for physical examination.its not normal
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Dr. M.L.Kothari
Pediatrician
42 yrs exp
Jaipur
Dear parents,
This is anterior fontenelle,it in normal course closes at age of 18month.
Check inner table is closed or not . Get paediatrician check up
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Definitely requires workup As it Usually it closes by 18months of age
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kindly consult for physical examination and further investigations
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