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Hi, I am pregnant. I had 31 week scan and found that baby head is marginally large hc is 30.56 as like 34 weeks. however no abnormality is seen in report. please suggest why this happens

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Need details about ur pregnancy Please consult me at www.prac.to/drdigvijay ...  Read More

My 22 months old baby boy weight 11.8 kg. He is very active and playful baby but doctor suggested a ncct head for him as he said the head circumference is large than normal . This is attached report of my baby. Please suggest what to do if it is normal or a cause of concern. His head is big in size from birth but previous paediatrician said it's no

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You had asked the same query a few days back as well. It was answered thoroughly. CT suggests communicating non-obstructive hydrocephalus. If child is active and developmentally normal without vomiti ...  Read More

My father has this large pimple on head since many days it is red nd swollen.. What to do nd what is it?

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Sorry can not comment without examination. Please visit a dermatologist near you for proper examination and treatment. Regards ...  Read More

Baby is having this red large pimple on scalp suddenly, may I know what is this, is it something serious, my baby is 7 months old kindly please suggest

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My baby was diagnosed with a large pda of 6mm, her birth weight was 2.7 kg and now she is 6 weeks old and her weight is around 3.4 kg, is this normal, will the pda close on it's own , I am worried please help

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6 mm PDA is not normal. U need to get a follow up scan at 6 week.See the current size .Get Consulted once with Pediatrician. ...  Read More

Hi... I have dry skin, have large pores on Nose and cheek area and whiteheads. Is there any treatment for skin smoothing.

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Yes.. Medicine and laser treatment available.. contact me for treatment by sending photos for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Have dark colored cough/cold for the past week. Took Levocet D after seeing a doctor. Suddenly a large bump appeared within minutes today. The bump is hard. No pain. No injury.

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Any swelling in the scalp after an apparent viral infection needs to be examined to rule out any subcutaneous bleeding. You need to consult nearby ENT physician or a ENT specialist for confirmation of ...  Read More

Please suggest some way to remove black heads on nose. One after another they appear continuously.

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Blackheads, Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. ...  Read More

For 3 months now there is a painless pimple or something near my vagina with black circular head please help with medicines or cause or treatment of it

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My baby is 6 and half month old and having head circumference of 46 cm And wide ant fontanelle Is some thing to worry about?? Do I need a cranial usg What is the range at this age

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Need to see the baby Pls opt for video call consultation with us ...  Read More

My baby has a soft spot on the right side of the head. Is it fine ? Generally, most of the kids will have a soft spot in front of the head.

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How old is the baby. Soft spot on the right side of head difficult to say normal or abnormal. Requires physical examination by the doctor. ...  Read More

My 11-month-old baby girl has developed small bumps on her head and around her mouth. The weather is currently very hot. She does not have teeth yet. She is active, eating well, has no fever, and no other health issues noticed. Could this be due to heat rash, teething, allergy, or something else? I have attached an image for reference. Please advis

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Greetings rashes are looking due to heat use Dermocalm lotion and wipe with warm water at regular intervals Regarding teething we can wait for a month too ...  Read More

Hi,doc my baby is 13 months old ( baby boy ) & his head circumference is 48cm height 77.5 cm & current weight is 9.7kg . I worried about his head circumference (48 cm) is this normal?.. baby doing all activities & his milestone are also perfect .

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Hello.. For a 13 months old boy , head circumference of 48 cm, height 77.5 cm and weight of 9.7 kg . All three falls in the normal range . Your concern about head circumference.. it is 48 cm . Even i ...  Read More

My 22 months old baby boy weight 11.8 kg. He is very active and playful baby but doctor suggested a ncct head for him as he said the head circumference is large than normal . He is normal from birth only his head size is big now it is 50 cm in circumference This is attached report of my baby. Please suggest what to do is it normal or a cause of con

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It's not normal. Consult a neurosurgeon . ...  Read More

My 22 months old baby boy weight 11.8 kg. He is very active and playful baby but doctor suggested a ncct head for him as he said the head circumference is large than normal . He is normal from birth only his head size is big now it is 50 cm in circumference This is attached report of my baby. Please suggest what to do is it normal or a cause of con

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Greetings report shows findings of non-communicating hydrocephalus, which is a condition where cerebrospinal fluid is blocked within the brain's ventricles, potentially leading to a large head circu ...  Read More

My baby who is of 12 months is holding his head with both hands and repeating the same action multiple times since a day. When doing so, he is normal(playful) at times and irritated at times. Is it something unusual or a normal behaviour? Any physical consultation with doctor is required at this moment? Suggestions pls. Note : He is having cold an

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Its absolutely normal... nothing to worry ...  Read More

Can I shave my babies head? She is just 4 months old and can't even sit properly. This just for cultural purposes

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Ya you can but please follow proper asepsis ...  Read More

Dear God, My 8 month baby baby fell backwards and hit head Any serious about that 5 min crying after that he is normal but that back head lite bulg requesting for solution

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Any episode of vomiting or unconsciousness or drowsiness? If not and he is active playful then no need to worry. But if any such doubt pls visit nearby paeditrician and if required do CT brain. ...  Read More

My four month daughter head is not perfectly symmetrical and it seems little large to me is it normal ?

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It’s normal . Once chek with pediatrician wen u visit clinic . They will measure head circumference. ...  Read More

My baby is 10 months old and he is having flat head. He is doing tummy time and sitting etc. Still no improvement. He is also sleeping on the side at night. What I should do to improve it.

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Vedio consultation needed ...  Read More

Hi, my baby is 14 months old. He hit is head at least once a day in a hard object, floor, stair, or falls on head while playing accidentally. Sometimes two times a day. He cried for a few minutes and then started to play. He is playful and active most of the time a day. I am worried that this can cause problems in his head in future Please help me

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Yes, it may cause problem, I will advice somebody should accompany your baby while playing and make him wear baby helmet , ...  Read More

Hi, my baby is 14 months old. He hit is head at least once a day in a hard object, floor, stair, or falls on head while playing accidentally. Sometimes two times a day. He cried for a few minutes and then started to play. He is playful and active most of the time a day. I am worried that this can cause problems in his head in future Please help me

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Valid concerns of parents when their babies start moving here and there. Precautions and supervised play is the only solution. ...  Read More

My baby is 6 weeks old and I have noticed that her head shape is not round (probably flathead). 1. How can this be corrected? 2.Can it be corrected naturally? 3.Until how many weeks should I wait for it to get corrected naturally? 4.What kind of doctor needs to be consulted to get it corrected

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Change posture of baby and it will normal by 6 month ...  Read More

Newborn baby 20 days old , while putting in cradle hit head to side bar of cradle , baby cried for 2 seconds and calmed down after consoling. No visible injury. No other signs. Should i worry about it. Is baby head to fragile to het injured after small bump??

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PA ...  Read More

I fell from stairs i was holding my 11 months baby. She banged her back of head i feel from last 3 steps. She was shockef first then she cried. No vomiting no unconscious behaving normal. Did she get brain injury? However she remembered the episode in sleep n cried saying boo boo. Did she get brain injury

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Greetings kindly visit Pediatrician in person so that they can examine the child well and let you know ...  Read More

My baby is 6 months old. I have noticed a small lump at the back of the head( left lower side), like the size of a pea seed. It's been there for quite a long time and hasn't changed in size. It's not painful, and my baby seems to be eating, sleeping, and behaving normally. The lump feels like it's just under the skin and can be moved slightly when

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Hello parent! Small lumps size of a pea, with the kind of mobility you describe, are common - usually a small lipoma or a neurofibroma. These are incidental findings in most cases, do not grow, a ...  Read More

We have twin girls. They are 5 months 15 days now. One baby is head control by end of 4 months itself. But, other baby is not able to head control even now also. She is struggling during tummy time to lift her head. She is able to do for a minute stressfully and brings head down and tries after few seconds. Actually she did upside down or roll over

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Since your baby is showing gradual improvement, that’s encouraging. However, by 5.5 months, most babies do achieve good head control. The fact that she is still struggling indicates that close monitor ...  Read More

Hi all my baby girl is 18 month old her head circumference is 44.5 is it normal and her soft spot on her head is slightly open not completely closed ..she was pre late term born at 37 weeks her weight at birth was 3.3kg and head circumference was 33 All her milestones are reached as per the limit just worried about her head circumference please su

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Your child was born at term with normal head circumference and has gained all her milestones as u have mentioned , so you need not worry about the anterior fontanelle. It usually closes by 18 months b ...  Read More

I have large size painless bartholin cyst on left side of vaginal opening since 4-5 months. It's tender and it became large when I was 2 months pregnant and had abscess. Now there is no abscess or pain but the cyst is not going. Before I used to feel the small lump but it was never this large. Can ayurveda help me ? I do not want to do surgery. ( I

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Thanks for trusting Ayurveda and seeking help on authentic platform. At such crucial turn online help with local examination and assessment by blood n urine less likely effective so need to follow ur ...  Read More

Hi sir/mam, my sister's 3.5 months old boy baby having Laryngomalacia. His head is still not stand. Kindly i request you to tell me that at what month baby head will stand .

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Greetings don't worry u can wait till ,4 month. ...  Read More

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