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Hi Doctors,
Please let me know if the two behaviours below are normal for my 8-month-old son or does it need evaluation?
1. He moves his head side-to-side a couple of times mainly when falling asleep.
2. Sometimes during play he stiffens his whole body and strains like he is trying to poop (but it's not)
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Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )
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Normal need not worry tq
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Its normal and part of play routine where baby doesnt want to disrupt his play while he has to go for pooping.. Head movement is also normal for age..
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Dr. Manisha Singh
MBBS MD (Pediatrics)
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It’s normal
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Looks normal.
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Dr. Keerthana Sarapu
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It’s normal
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Dr. Iswarya Inavolu
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vijayawada
With the given history
1.It looks normal for age and is an act of self soothing.
2.Usually normal part of development when not associated with constipation.Ensure there is no constipation associated.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
That's normal only
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