Patient's question:
My colleague recently had a baby, and he is very well-behaved, doesn't cry, and doesn't fuss. However, when he went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said he has a problem with his fontanelle. My colleague's family isn't very knowledgeable about medical matters, and now I want to know how to address issues with an infant's fontanelle.Doctor's answer:
Tuen Mun has anterior and posterior fontanelles. The posterior fontanelle closes earlier, while the anterior fontanelle closes later. At birth, the anterior fontanelle is about 1.5 to 2 cm in diameter and is rhomboid-shaped. Then, there is an issue of taking the baby to the hospital to clarify. Diagnosis is necessary, followed by targeted treatment. If there is an anterior bulge, the main consideration is increased intracranial pressure. If there is an anterior depression, the main consideration is dehydration or infant malnutrition. Wishing your baby good health.