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Tongue tie
Please check for the tongue tie of my baby. Here is the attached photo of my one month old son . Kkk
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Your baby has mild tongue tie
Check for feeding difficulties:
Poor latch during breastfeeding
Baby tires easily or falls asleep at the breast
Frequent or prolonged feeds with poor milk transfer
Low weight gain or failure to thrive
Clicking or gulping sounds while feeding
Milk dribbling from the mouth during feeds
Maternal symptoms like Nipple pain, cracking, or damage despite good positioning
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watch for danger signs
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If a tongue tie is causing problems, a frenotomy (simple snip of the frenulum) is often performed.Can be done without general anesthesia in most newborns
Often leads to immediate improvement in feeding
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If feeding problem is not there and u can wait and watch .
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go to pediatrican..get weight checked and might not need any intervention as of now
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Wait and watch till 6-8 months
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review after 6 month
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Tongue tie is definitely there and your child has microcephaly also - do the detailed workup and examination with a paediatrician
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly show once physically to nearby pediatrician
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Dr. Devaraja
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Pediatric surgeon opinion
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Dr. Rahul Kamble
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
It is a very mild tongue tie Wait and watch.
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Dr. Anjali Maini
Pediatrician
33 yrs exp
Gurgaon
A tongue tie is a cause of concern if there are feeding difficulties - difficulties in latching and breastfeeding causing painful latch and clicking sounds while breastfeeding and difficulty in swallowing. If all these are present and causing concern, you should seek help by physical examination at a clinic
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Dr. Anupama M Gupta
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
If there is no difficulty in feeding, then wait n watch till 6 months
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Dr. Ayushi Jain
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Mild tongue tie
Wait and watch
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Tongue tie is there and if it is causing any feeding issues , might need a minor procedure to release the tie.
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Tongue Tie is mild .
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No need to interfere if no problem with speech . Wait and watch .
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings look like mild tongue tie u can wait for 6-8 months , then consult pediatrician in person
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Dr. Khatri Mohhmed Azaruddin
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Delhi
From the image you’ve shared, there appears to be a limited elevation and forward movement of the baby’s tongue, which could suggest a possibility of tongue tie (ankyloglossia). However, a clear diagnosis cannot be made solely from a photograph.
Signs to observe in tongue tie include:
• Difficulty latching during breastfeeding
• Clicking sounds while feeding
• Poor weight gain
• Excessive gas or colic due to air swallowing
• Limited tongue movement (e.g., cannot stick tongue out beyond lips or lift it upwards)
To confirm the diagnosis, a direct clinical examination by a pediatrician or pediatric ENT specialist is recommended. They will assess the lingual frenulum (the band under the tongue) and evaluate tongue function.
If confirmed, treatment options like a frenotomy (minor procedure to release the tie) may be considered, especially if feeding issues persist.
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