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My baby is preterm 35w+6d.at birth he was affected by jaundice& blood transfusion had done.now he is 8 months bt still his head is not stable.he smiled face to face at 3 months+5 days.he is grasping object well.he is following the object well.he is responding sounds too.in mri under impression denotes asymmetry of lateral ventricles left>right.is there any problem? Mentally disabled child can do this normal activities or not at this month
Bcz he is active n doing well everything bt the head only not stable.he s formula fed baby.am confused.plz clarify.thank you.
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Dr. N V Tejaswini
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi! More detailed history and examination is required.
Its difficult to comment regarding the development. Serial follow up with the child and detailed assessment is required.
Plz discuss with your peadiatric neurologist and developmental specialist.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
More detailed history required
Is the baby rolling over?
There is a definite delay in the development.
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Consult a developmental specialist and child requires complete assessment And Physiotherapy.
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