My son is 7 months old. One side of his head is flat and the other side is normal. If looks REALLY mishaped... I went to a Nuerolosist today and they told me they would give him a CT Scan and give me the results.. They seem to think it is his skull fusing together... (I think that is what they called it) What does this mean?? If it is not that they may have to do a helmet... Has anyone had an expierence like this? How old was the baby? How did they do after surgery? did you use the helmet? Did it help? They are sending me to a neurosurgeon and the word surgery really scares me... Any info will help so I can prepare myself, or if you have websites where I can research this I would appreciate it.
2007-07-06 08:31:37 · 8 answers · asked by Megan Michelle 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Another thing is with him being a boy you will be able to see the shape of his head. I am also worried that when the grows up he will have a complex about this.
2007-07-06 08:38:37 · update #1
Another thing is I have known he has had a problem but the doctor he was going to said NOTHING was wrong, so I switched doctors and before I could even talk to him about this at the first appointment he pointed it out... He is VERY concerned... which so am I.. I would do the helmet if it is recommended...
2007-07-06 08:44:50 · update #2
It is not that I am ashamed of my child, it is that if you dont get it done it can cause water on the brain, mental retardation and several other things. That is the main reason I am so concerned...
2007-07-06 09:56:10 · update #3
Could they possible have said craniostenosis. IF This is what they said it is a condition where there is premature fusing of skull bones- this means that the bones join together to soon.If this occurred then it would inhibit the growth of the brain.
The important thing is that if it is this condition then it has been diagnosed and can be treated.In the few children I have seen they have removed a strip of bone to stop the bones from joining together allowing the brain to continue to grow.They have done very well.
I cannot emphasize too much that the important thing is that it has been recognised and therefore can be treated. enter Craniostenosis into google. Discuss your concerns a questions with your doctor that is why he is there. good luck
2007-07-06 08:44:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My son went through a similar situation with a fontanel that closed early. By about 3 months, his fontanel (soft spot) was only about the size of a quarter and we got a referral to a pediatric neurosurgeon from our pediatrician. The neurosurgeon measured his head and talked to us about how the fontanel takes about two years to completely form. He said that the sutures (the opening) would close and fuse, but, sometimes would overlap when it was too early. This is when they would recommend surgery to cut open the sutures.
Well, we were scared and upset, but, the surgeon reassured us that our son was fine and that he just a fontanel that closed early. He also went through the flat head thing for a while, but, he grew out of it as he got older. We did try different sleeping positions and he was fine. Now, he's almost nine and he has a great shaped head.
Try to relax and talk to the neurosurgeon. Surgery always sounds terrible for a young child. It may just take some time for your son's head to even out and the helmet may be a solution. But, then again, it just may time and different sleeping positions. Remember, not everyone is blessed with a great shaped head and that some things are just out of our control. I'm sure he will be just fine.
2007-07-06 09:33:45 · answer #2 · answered by lynnguys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think at 7 months he should still have his soft spot which means his head isn't fused yet. So hopefully you will only need the helmet. I say don't worry until you know more. Until then read up on all the information you were given and find more online (but be cautionary of the online stuff!)
Good Luck!
2007-07-06 08:54:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well no I have never known anyone who has had surgery on their skull. Honestly I think you should do a lot research on his condition so you know your options. But the helmet seems like a good idea. I hope the best for your son whatever happens.
2007-07-06 08:41:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had the same problem but was diagnosed sooner at about 2 months. He did not have to have surgery or a helmet but his head is still a little misshapen, not enough to be embarrassing.
http://www.cappskids.org/ is a good support site with lots of info.
2007-07-06 08:40:04 · answer #5 · answered by midget52 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 16:56:12 · answer #6 · answered by wiltrout 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work with a little girl who this happened too. The parents decided against the helmet and not she's 2 and her hair is longer and she looks fine. I guess it has to do with how bad it looks.
2007-07-06 08:36:15 · answer #7 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im really sorry to to hear that, I knew someone who didnt use the helmet but im pretty sure they wish they would have, I really think you want to use it if that is what is suggested.
2007-07-06 08:38:46 · answer #8 · answered by Jen L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋