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Is A Crease On The Thigh On 7 Week Old Child Suggestive Of Hip Dysplasia?
Question: Hello,
I happen to notice my daughter's thigh
She is 7 weeks old . the crease on right thigh is light and less deep than crease on left thigh.I read about hip dysplasia and worried since then
I happen to notice my daughter's thigh
She is 7 weeks old . the crease on right thigh is light and less deep than crease on left thigh.I read about hip dysplasia and worried since then
Brief Answer:
Don't worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
Asymmetrical gluteal creases may be a sign of hip dysplasia in one hip. Thigh folds (seperate from gluteal folds) that are asymmetrical as in your baby rarely indicate hip dysplasia unless they are associated with uneven gluteal creases. So, don't worry.
In case, there are asymmetric gluteal folds as well in your baby, then a proper clinical examination by pediatrician and ultrasound of hip can help you to rule out hip dysplasia. It's an easily treatable condition now a days.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be glad to help you out in any further questions.
Take care
Don't worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
Asymmetrical gluteal creases may be a sign of hip dysplasia in one hip. Thigh folds (seperate from gluteal folds) that are asymmetrical as in your baby rarely indicate hip dysplasia unless they are associated with uneven gluteal creases. So, don't worry.
In case, there are asymmetric gluteal folds as well in your baby, then a proper clinical examination by pediatrician and ultrasound of hip can help you to rule out hip dysplasia. It's an easily treatable condition now a days.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be glad to help you out in any further questions.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello mam,
What are gluteal folds ? I guess the folds present at the back . at back the folds seems normal and are symmetrical .also I check knee heights ,it also seems normal and leg length is also equal.
What are gluteal folds ? I guess the folds present at the back . at back the folds seems normal and are symmetrical .also I check knee heights ,it also seems normal and leg length is also equal.
Brief Answer:
Highly unlikely case of hip dysplasia
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
That's correct. Folds on back are the gluteal folds. If they are symmetrical and knee heights are also same. Then it's very unlikely to be a case of hip dysplasia.
So, just relax and enjoy your motherhood.
Take care
Highly unlikely case of hip dysplasia
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
That's correct. Folds on back are the gluteal folds. If they are symmetrical and knee heights are also same. Then it's very unlikely to be a case of hip dysplasia.
So, just relax and enjoy your motherhood.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you mam, for the answer ,
I have another query ,
My daughter sleeps thoroughout the day , just wake up for feeding and stay awake for longer strech like for 5-6 hours at night .. Is it normal for infants to be awake for such long hours. She does normal activity in those hours play with her hands and legs , observe things.
I have another query ,
My daughter sleeps thoroughout the day , just wake up for feeding and stay awake for longer strech like for 5-6 hours at night .. Is it normal for infants to be awake for such long hours. She does normal activity in those hours play with her hands and legs , observe things.
Brief Answer:
It's normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Every baby has different requirements of sleeping hours. Some sleep for just 8-10 hours and other for 15-17 hours a day. It's perfectly fine as long as they have normal achievement of growth and development. If your baby is recognising you, smiling and trying to hold her head for few seconds, then that means she is on a normal track. So don't worry.
Some infants are night owls (something you may have gotten a hint of during pregnancy) and will be wide awake just when you want to hit the hay. But now, you can start teaching her to distinguish night from day.
When she's alert and awake during the day, interact with her as much as you can, keep the house and her room light bright, and don't worry about minimizing regular daytime noises like the phone, music, or dishwasher. If she tends to sleep through feedings, wake her up.
At night, don't play with her when she wakes up. Keep the lights and noise level low, and don't spend too much time talking to her. Before long she should begin to figure out that nighttime is for sleeping.
Consider starting a bedtime routine. It can be something as simple as getting your baby changed for bed, singing a lullaby, and giving her a kiss goodnight. Give her a chance to fall asleep on her own.
Hopefully this will help you.
Take care
It's normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Every baby has different requirements of sleeping hours. Some sleep for just 8-10 hours and other for 15-17 hours a day. It's perfectly fine as long as they have normal achievement of growth and development. If your baby is recognising you, smiling and trying to hold her head for few seconds, then that means she is on a normal track. So don't worry.
Some infants are night owls (something you may have gotten a hint of during pregnancy) and will be wide awake just when you want to hit the hay. But now, you can start teaching her to distinguish night from day.
When she's alert and awake during the day, interact with her as much as you can, keep the house and her room light bright, and don't worry about minimizing regular daytime noises like the phone, music, or dishwasher. If she tends to sleep through feedings, wake her up.
At night, don't play with her when she wakes up. Keep the lights and noise level low, and don't spend too much time talking to her. Before long she should begin to figure out that nighttime is for sleeping.
Consider starting a bedtime routine. It can be something as simple as getting your baby changed for bed, singing a lullaby, and giving her a kiss goodnight. Give her a chance to fall asleep on her own.
Hopefully this will help you.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello Mam,
Thanks for the answer. My nerves are relaxing now. Also just would like to reconfirm.I guess I should just take in notice the knee height and length of the legs for hip development area. As the lines at the back purely depends on my baby's position. As long as the knee heights are equal we are good ?
Thanks for the answer. My nerves are relaxing now. Also just would like to reconfirm.I guess I should just take in notice the knee height and length of the legs for hip development area. As the lines at the back purely depends on my baby's position. As long as the knee heights are equal we are good ?
Brief Answer:
That's correct
Detailed Answer:
Yes, that's right. As such, every pediatrician checks for any problems in babies at the time of routine immunisation. So, relax.
If you have no further questions, you may close the discussion, rate the answers and write a review.
I would be happy to help you in future as well. You may send me a direct question.
Take care and enjoy your baby's smiles-)
That's correct
Detailed Answer:
Yes, that's right. As such, every pediatrician checks for any problems in babies at the time of routine immunisation. So, relax.
If you have no further questions, you may close the discussion, rate the answers and write a review.
I would be happy to help you in future as well. You may send me a direct question.
Take care and enjoy your baby's smiles-)
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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