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What Causes A Soft Spot On The Head Of An Infant?

Posted on Thu, 22 Jan 2015

Question: I have a three month old baby my mom noticed his soft part felt more in then usual I was wonder if this was a big concern I hear it could be because of dehydration but his wet pampers are the same

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be due to dehydration

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Sir

I assume you are referring to his genital when you used the term soft part. If the following criteria are fulfilled it is unlikely to be dehydration

1. Urine output is adequate
2. Oral mucosa is moist and wet
3. On pinching the skin of forearm between thumb and index finger and releasing it, it immediately goes back to normal

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (6 minutes later)

the soft spot on his head correction

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be dehydration

Detailed Answer:
Hi

It is unlikely to be due to dehydration. Kindly check the criteria I had suggested earlier. If they are fulfilled it's unlikely to be dehydration. Also ensure baby is exclusively breast feed on demand.

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju