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What Causes Soft Spot On Top Of The Head?
Hi my 4mth old daughter s soft spot on the top of her head seems to be closed i cant feel it an when i took her 2 our doctor s for her needles an mentioned it she couldnt find it either she has sent a referal to a pediatrition should i be worries. she is my third child an her brothers sort spots were very easy to feel an see
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
Hi,
Do you know her head size (head circumference)? Any ridges palpable over the skull? Usually anterior fontanel is closed by 1-1.5 years. If it is not palpable now, we have to look for any abnormalities like craniosynostosis (premature fusion of skull bones), microcephaly or thyroid abnormalities (high levels). Kindly take her to your pediatrician for evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
Do you know her head size (head circumference)? Any ridges palpable over the skull? Usually anterior fontanel is closed by 1-1.5 years. If it is not palpable now, we have to look for any abnormalities like craniosynostosis (premature fusion of skull bones), microcephaly or thyroid abnormalities (high levels). Kindly take her to your pediatrician for evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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