What is the normal head circumference for a 4-month-old baby?

Patient's question:

What kinds of diseases can pediatric surgery treat, and which symptoms belong to pediatric internal medicine? What is the normal head circumference for a 4-month-old infant?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, according to the question you raised, the head circumference of children aged 4-5 months is generally slightly more than 42-43 centimeters. Both an abnormally large or small head circumference are considered abnormal. Generally, a small head circumference may be due to delayed brain development, while a large head circumference may be caused by diseases such as rickets due to calcium deficiency or hydrocephalus.
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