Patient's question:
I am 18 years old and have plagiocephaly, specifically. Occasionally, the side with the in the back of the head (the deformed side) will have a dull ache. As a result, my right eye and right ear function worse compared to the left. I want to ask about the factors of plagiocephaly?Doctor's answer:
Hello, Plagiocephaly refers to a varying degree of flattening deformity in the posterior or lateral side of an infant's skull, which can lead to functional impairments in the infant. The causes of flat head syndrome can be divided into pathological factors such as sleep posture, vacuum extraction, birth canal compression, cranial bone dysplasia, and congenital cranial deformities. It is recommended that as the baby grows, most of their heads will naturally correct themselves. We can also consciously change the baby's sleep direction, alter the feeding arm position, and allow the baby to play on their stomach to help them shift the focus of their head.