Patient's question:
My colleague recently had a baby, who is very well-behaved and doesn't cry or fuss. However, when he went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said he has a problem with his fontanel. My colleague's family isn't very knowledgeable about medical matters, and now I want to know how to address fontanel issues in infants.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 diamond-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.