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My newborn has Pierre Robin syndrome. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is 5 days old and is suffering from Pierre Robin syndrome. Kindly advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pierre Robin syndrome consists of the following defects mostly: Mandibular hypoplasia - retarded growth of the lower jaw. Cleft palate - birth defect of the palate. Airway obstruction. Kindly let us know what all defects your baby has at present and what... Read Full »
Does my child need another cleft palate surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having one doubt in my mind. Previously, I read that all cleft palate children usually undergo multiple surgeries. Is this statement valid for the soft cleft palate as well? Children with soft cleft palate also need to undergo multiple surgeries?My child was having only soft cleft... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Multiple surgeries in cleft palate children depend upon the extent of the cleft and the age of the child at the time of operation. Only cleft soft palate rarely need another surgery. But, it is quite often that there is an underlying defect of the hard palate as well... Read Full »
Can surgery repair a soft cleft palate?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is now 2 years old. She has been detected with a soft cleft palate six months back. As of now, she does not have issue while eating as well as hearing. She used to drink milk with normal milk bottle we are in the process of removing her habit of milk bottle. Our pediatrician a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern for your child. 1. Usually, cleft palate is repaired at the age of 1 to 2 years. As your child has only soft cleft palate (less severe), the surgeon has delayed the timing of surgery. 2. Thissurgery helps in proper development of speech, p... Read Full »
Will my daughter speak properly after cleft palate surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 2 years 10 days old now. She has been detected with a soft cleft palate when she was 1.6 years old. The surgeon asked us to wait for a few months as she needed to be more healthier than the current scenario at that time. Now, we consulted the surgeon again and he said that ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ideal time that we operate a cleft palate is 11 months. This is to improve speech outcome. If all parameters are normal, then the cleft palate can be corrected at this age too before speech develops. So, there is no need to worry. Read Full »
My daughter has a bilateral cleft lip and cleft palate. What is the treatment plan?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter has a bilateral cleft lip and cleft palate. She has a disjoint in her front gum area. I wanted to ask whether that will be operated on in her cleft palate repair surgery. Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Bilateral cleft lip and palate mean a cleft or gap in the patient's lips and gums area that extends to the back of her mouth. When it is bilateral, it means the defect is present on both sides. I have reviewed your reports (attachments removed... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 1 year 5 months old. She has bifid uvula. Doctors observed her and said that she has to undergo surgery. As she is too young her doctor said we can do this at any time at any of her age. We are worried with the term surgery. I would like to know, is surgery the only option ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bifid uvula alone is not uncommon and it does not require treatment unless it is causing problems like altered or difficulty in speaking, usually few words. But, let me tell you that not all children with bifid uvula have such problems. Most important is lesion which ca... Read Full »
Can Pp26 and CC74 tablets prevent cleft lip and palate in fetus?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an abortion before 10 days due to a major cleft lip and palate to the child. When can I start planning to conceive again? Can I take a Pp26 tablet and CC74 tablet before three months of pregnancy to prevent this defect? I have attached my report. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is important to take the above folic acid supplement to prevent cleft palate and lip and also neurological defects in the fetus. Take three months before conception and continue throughout pregnancy. Good luck. Read Full »