Patient's question:
My daughter is now two and a half months old. A few days ago, I noticed that her two legs are of different thicknesses, with the left leg being about 0.5 cm thicker than the right leg. However, the right leg also looks quite strong. Additionally, her left cheek is slightly larger than her right cheek. Is this due to an abnormal ( means fetal position being abnormal) and the resulting pressure? Can it be corrected? I would greatly appreciate a response. Thank you!!!First follow-up question: What does "abnormal strength" refer to? Does it mean the two legs have different strengths? I used my palm to push my daughter's legs, and I felt that her left leg was slightly stronger than her right leg, but when I pushed her right leg alone, it also felt quite strong. When I touched her right foot sole, the reflex was also very sensitive!
Doctor's answer:
According to your description, there are two possibilities: one is that a herniated lumbar disc compresses the nerves of one lower limb, leading to muscle atrophy in that limb. The other is caused by uneven leg strength. Advice: If you don't have any other discomfort, it is likely due to uneven leg strength. You can exercise your left leg more to balance it out over time.