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Bone Craking sound
My Daughter who is of 6 months now. Many times when we pick her up .. her joints makes cracking sound. Knees and hand both. Is this normal for 6 months baby.
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This is not normal. Is there any family history of bone disease or short stature? Are the joints painful or swollen? Please get an X Ray of Knee Joint.
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You may give Vitamin D3 drops 400 IU. Alternatively, at 6 months of age you should give solid food containing fat soluble vitamins.
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please show pictures of both knees and elbows joints.
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Is her height appropriate for age?Does she even cry out of pain when I try to pick her up?If answers for these 2 questions are normal then don't worry...
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Dr. Rakesh Malhotra
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Yes. There is nothing to worry
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