increasing head circumference in infant

Question

I took my 5 month old to the hospital a few days ago for a bulging soft spot and fever. They did a spinal tap to rule out menengitis and a head CT to rule out encephalitis. But his head has gone from the 25 percentile to the 75 in a matter of a month and a half. They said he didn't have encephalitis but I am still concerned. His head shouldn't be growing that fast.  What other things could be causing this????

crystaly · Answer

Hope it doesnt turn out too be anything bad thats wrong I still think that you should ring them for an explanation though. Where children are concerned they should appreciate how worrying it is for parents. Good Luck please let me know how you get on XX Chris

camalmom · Answer

thanks for your advice. He does have an appointment coming up here in a few weeks. She knows about the increasing head size so hopefully she can fill me in. But  I guess it isn't too concerning if she hasn't called us in to be seen. I will definetly let you all know! Thanks

crystaly · Answer

I would agree with kalio if thats all they said to you then you really do need to go and see a paedetrician . Please come back and let us know how your litle one is . Good Luck Chris

camalmom · Answer

They just told me to keep an eye on it. It just really worries me.

Kalio1 · Answer

I'd get him to a pediatric neurologist right away. If you can't find a pediatric neurologist then get him to a general neurologist. You are right, that is not growth, it's some kind of swelling. I'd go right away.

Best of luck to you.

crystaly · Answer

Hi sorry I can't help you out with this problem with your baby . Did the Drs not tell you anything else which could cause this change? I think its pretty appalling if they didn't offer you any explanation at all. Chris

increasing head circumference in infant

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