Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Remedy For Floppy Limbs In 2 Week Old Baby
My 2 week grandson has good head control, a good grip, but his limbs seem floppy as though there is no bone there. Birthweight 7lb 14 ounze. Normal delivery. Low blood sugar levels for a couple of days but these were corrected after his first bottle feed ( mother unable to breast feed. Is this normal?
Fri, 7 Oct 2016
h I madam, if you feel these floppy limbs are very hypotonic ( no tone) in which the knees almost touch the table by their own when lying on back ; then he might have congrntial hypotonia and this must be carefully evaluated by the pediatrician,
I recommend taking him for fully examined .
I hope this is helpful
I recommend taking him for fully examined .
I hope this is helpful
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Breastfeeding
Loading Online Doctors....