Baby Big Head Medical Condition

Macrocephaly: What You Should Know If Your Baby Has …

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The simple definition of the word macrocephaly is "large head." Doctors apply that diagnosis when a baby's head size is in the 98th percentile. This means that the baby's head is bigger than 98% ...

Macrocephaly: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - Healthline

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Macrocephaly: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms

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Macrocephaly means your baby’s head is larger than other babies of the same age and sex. Having a larger head size can be harmless, if a larger head size is a family trait, or it can …

What to know about macrocephaly - Medical News Today

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Maskot/Getty Images. Macrocephaly is the name for a condition in which an infant has an unusually large head size. A doctor will diagnose macrocephaly if the …

Achondroplasia in Children | Cedars-Sinai

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Achondroplasia is a type of rare genetic bone disorder. Achondroplasia is the most common type of these disorders. It causes the strong, flexible tissue called cartilage to not be …

Macrocephaly (Big Head) In Infants

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Macrocephaly is usually a symptom of other conditions. There are various reasons for large head circumference in babies. 1. Hydrocephalus. …

Baby's head shape: Cause for concern?

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A newborn's head that is shaped unevenly right after birth often rounds out over time. In other cases, a baby's head shape changes after birth. This is a result of …

Facts about Microcephaly | CDC

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Microcephaly is a condition where a baby’s head is much smaller than expected. During pregnancy, a baby’s head grows because the baby’s brain grows. Microcephaly can …

The 2 Major Signs That Your Baby Is Going …

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One Or Both Parents Have Big Heads. Giphy. According to the Fetal Medicine Foundation, your baby having a bigger than average head — also called …

Fetal macrosomia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Fetal macrosomia can be difficult to detect and diagnose during pregnancy. Signs and symptoms include: Large fundal height. During prenatal visits, your health …