Some says "it is normal" while others say "that is how they were created" but both ideas are wrong. Did you know that small headed people are suffering from MICROCEPHALY? yes, they are.
What is Microcephaly?
Microcephaly (my-kroh-SEF-uh-lee) is a rare neurological condition in which an infant's head is significantly smaller than the heads of other children of the same age and sex. Sometimes detected at birth, microcephaly usually is the result of the brain developing abnormally in the womb or not growing as it should after birth.Microcephaly can be caused by a variety of genetic and environmental factors. Children with microcephaly often have developmental issues. Generally there's no treatment for microcephaly, but early intervention with supportive therapies, such as speech and occupational therapies, may help enhance your child's development and improve quality of life.
Symptoms of Microcephaly
As expected, the sign is the head size significantly smaller than that of other children of the same age and sex.A child with more severe microcephaly may also have a backward-sloping forehead.
Causes of Microcephaly
Microcephaly usually is the result of abnormal brain development, which canoccur in the womb (congenital) or during infancy.Microcephaly may be genetic. Hence, if parent suffers small head, one of the children will definitely suffer it too.
Prevention
Chances are your doctor will detect microcephaly at the baby's birth or at a regular well-baby checkup. However, if you think your baby's head is smaller than normal or isn't growing as it should, talk to your doctor.Learning your child has microcephaly can raise questions about future pregnancies. Work with your doctor to determine the cause of the microcephaly. If the cause is genetic, you and may want to talk to a genetics counselor about the risk of microcephaly in future pregnancies.
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