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What Causes Slightly Bended Legs In An Infant?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Aug 2015
Question: my 6months old niece has slight bended legs i feel, as she doesnt have straight legs as elders have, will they improve while growing, or is there any medi to do straighten, please suggest.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
She is normal

Detailed Answer:

Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern.Slightly bend legs are normal in 6 month child. She will be normal on growing. Her legs will straight on growing.You can get her vitamin D test to rule out vitamin D deficiency.If found low vitamin D3 supplements can be taken.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Slightly Bended Legs In An Infant?

Brief Answer: She is normal Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar I have gone through your query and understand your concern.Slightly bend legs are normal in 6 month child. She will be normal on growing. Her legs will straight on growing.You can get her vitamin D test to rule out vitamin D deficiency.If found low vitamin D3 supplements can be taken. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.