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Is Rapid Heart Beat And Warm Forehead A Sign Of Internal Abnormality In A Year Old Child ?
Doctor am having a baby girl of 1 year and she has always had a fast heart beat and her forehead is always warm She has been having this without having any complications Shes healthy but my worry is could that be a symptom of any internal abnormality fast heartbeat and warm forehead in my 1 year old daughter.
Wed, 25 Jan 2012
hello in all the children below 2 years there will be brain growth due to which blood supply to the brain is increased and hence warm head. If it is associated with body temp > 100.3 degree F and the child is dull then she needs to be cheked otherwise it is absolutely normal dont worry about it.
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