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16 months baby boy query
My 16 months old baby boy fontannel n nearby area is hard n outward his height is 76 cm only.. according to age it's low...he was having swelling on his legs 2 3 months ago .mis he suffering from any disease
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Dr. Alpana Meena
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Sawai Madhopur
Height is normal,cause of swelling can be tell after physical consultation, fontanelle closed till 18 mnths ,might be ur feeling bone, but if soft or delayed closure then go for thyroid panel and vit d3 levels
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Rule out Rickets
Kindly consult once physically to nearby pediatrician
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