Patient's question:
My baby is 48 days old, and their ears are pressed into a triangle shape. Will they recover on their own? Also, our baby often sticks out their tongue. What could be the reason, and how can it be corrected? Looking forward to a prompt reply. Thank you!!!Doctor's answer:
Hello, regularly performing ear pulling exercises can help restore normal ear shape, but be careful not to use excessive force. If growth and development are normal, this action may be normal, or it could be a lack of vitamins, especially B vitamins. Pay attention to conditions like geographic tongue and oral candidiasis. The tongue movement you mentioned is a developmental issue, which is a genetic disorder called Down syndrome. This condition is often accompanied by many symptoms: 1. Intellectual disability 2. Appearance of a-like, flat face, flat head, flat occiput, outwardly slanted eyes, low and flat nasal bridge, short nose, small jaw, small ears, short neck, transverse palmar creases, and 40% of affected individuals have congenital heart disease. Therefore, your child should be examined by a doctor.