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Two Year Old Child, Slight Curve In Legs. Have Bow Legs Anything To Do With Massaging?
Hello doctor! I want to ask about bow legs in two year old babies. Some say if the baby isn t properly massaged during his beginning months, it may result in bow legs. Is there anything to do with massaging? What are the causes and treatment? My son is two year old ,he can walk by himself but i feel his legs has slight curve.
Thu, 16 May 2013
Hi,
Children less than 2 yrs have physiological bowing which corrects by 2-3 yrs.However if the curvature is too prominent then it would be advisable to get her examined by his doctor so that other pathological causes like Rickets can be ruled out.
The massage given to the child does not have any effect on the curvature.Rickets if presents needs to be corrected with Vit D and Calcium supplements.
Take Care
Children less than 2 yrs have physiological bowing which corrects by 2-3 yrs.However if the curvature is too prominent then it would be advisable to get her examined by his doctor so that other pathological causes like Rickets can be ruled out.
The massage given to the child does not have any effect on the curvature.Rickets if presents needs to be corrected with Vit D and Calcium supplements.
Take Care
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