What is a flat head syndrome?
Flat head syndrome is a condition where the infant's head begins to form a flat space or becomes a shaking as a result of some type of external pressure. Usually, after a child has gone through the birth canal, it will have a head that appears outside the shape, and this condition normally repaired by itself, because the bones in the skull are gradually joined. In some cases, however, if the head is still after six weeks, the child will be diagnosed with a flat head syndrome. There are various changes in this situation, including Palgiocela and Brachycephaly. It is not life -threatening, the condition can usually be corrected by relocation and medical devices. When a child spends excess time on his back, this may result in creating a flattened head that is referred to as Palgiocela. Syndrome can also develop due to torticollis, which is a condition of influencing. When the neck muscles are too weak, they cause the baby's head to lean in one direction and the head is unable to form evenly.
children born prematureThey are also able to develop a flat head. Their skulls are extremely soft and because they are so fragile, they spend a lot of time on their backs. The infant can also develop a flattened head at birth if too much pressure is exerted on the baby's skull.
Palgiocephaly usually leads on one side of the syndrome developing flat head heads. The child can be placed in positions in cribs, prams or ends where they lie. Téměř žádné vlasy se nevyvíjejí v oblasti, kde se plochá hlava formuje. During the first year of life, the head of the baby is very soft so that the brain can grow. This causes the head to be vulnerable to taking a flat shape.
Brachycephaly generally leads as a back part of the head equally, resulting in a baby's head in a wide and short way. This type of flat head syndrome usually occurs due to pressure on the back of the skull. With brachyCephaly will have a child wider head than usual and a face that is disproportionate to his head.
Male infants, first infants and infants who are part of more birth, such as twins or trio, are more at risk of developing flat head syndrome. Infants developing the condition are also more susceptible to the development of other road conditions. They may include developmental delays, scoliosis and vision and hearing problems. Early prevention and treatment are the key to preventing other problems, as the child's skull is growing significantly during the first 12 months of life.
Flat head treatment varies. One of the simplest treatments is to relocate infants during sleep to support the alternation of the head movement while laying on the back. Putting a child on his stomach helps to increase the normal formation of the back of the head and strengthen the neck muscles.
In more serious cases, the child may be necessary to wear skull orthotics, which is a lightweight weight or helmet. The child is obliged to wear cranial orthotic 23DIN daily for weeks or months depending on the severity. The cranial orthotics, which has the most advantages before the child changes, promotes symmetrical growth of the skull.