Question 1

what is the definition or description of: bulging fontanel?

Accepted Answer

Increased Pressure: A bulging fontanelle (soft spot on baby's head) is most likely due to increased intracranial pressure.  This may be due to a number of factors, including head bleeds, an intracranial mass, or a defect in cerebral spinal fluid production/flow.  It is a "safety valve" for babies, and it lets physicians know that a work-up needs to be performed quickly to determine the cause.

Question 2

what can cause bulging fontanel except meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Meningitis: Anything causing an increase in the pressure within the skull, such as swelling of the brain, can cause bulging fontanels in infants.

Question 3

my 6 month old has a bulging fontanel. all tests (mri, ct scan, bloodwork, etc) have come back negative. what else should i push for. ?

Accepted Answer

Be patient: Sounds like your physician(s) have aggressively looked for possible causes, specifically, increased spinal fluid.  If your child is developing fine, reaching all of his/her milestones, sometimes the best thing to do is be patient. If anything changes, neurologically or developmentally, let your physician know.

Question 4

my baby has a fever and her soft spot is bulging  what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Laying down or up: If babies soft spot is full or bulgy laying down it can be normal. If it is bulging while held upright it is a problem. Either way, if the way baby looks bothers you have her seen this afternoon by her pcp or at an urgent care center.

Question 5

my 6 month old baby had a measels vacine yesterday and vitamin a. his soft spot is bulging, he had slight fever and trough up a few times. should i wait this out? is a common side effect?

Accepted Answer

See a physician : The soft soft should not be bulging, and this may indicate an infection. Please see your physician. A slight fever may occur after vaccinations, but he may be developing an infection and should be evaluated.

Question 6

wat does " u have 5 spots on ur spine that r bulging out " mean? should i b worried? i askd but all he said was i'm fine

Accepted Answer

Bulging discs: There are 7 vertebral bodies in the neck (cervical spine), 12 in the mid back (thoracic spine), and 5 in the low back (lumbar spine). Between each vertebral body is a disc made of cartilage.  When discs begin to show signs of degeneration or arthritis, they bulge and can lead to mild to moderate narrowing of the spine. Nonoperative treatment is usually the first line of therapy.

Question 7

what does white spot in babies stomach mean during 20 weeks ultrasound.?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Best to get a copy of the ultrasound report and bring it to your obgyn to review and explain.

Question 8

epideral did not go well he put it and would not go in he keept pushing and pushing had to try anothere spot. i have bulging disc is it from that?

Accepted Answer

No: The epidural injection will not cause a bulging disc.

Question 9

what can cause a 6month old soft spot to bulge with low grade fever?

Accepted Answer

Depends on situation: If it bulges when baby is upright, it can mean excess pressure has built up in the head & is a reason to go in & have baby checked. Normally hydrated infants can bulge laying down and or during fussy periods.

Question 10

acute pain in calf muscle at a specific spot. i can feel a slight bulge when i touch the spot. the condition exists from several years.

Accepted Answer

May be injured: This sounds like an old injury to the calf muscle which may have resulted in adhesions (scarring) as part of healing.  A new growth must also be ruled out.  A diagnostic ultrasound can be ordered, but an MRI would be more useful.  It needs to be examined.  See a podiatrist, foot/ankle specialist or orthopedist.

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What is the definition or description of: bulging fontanel?

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What can cause bulging fontanel except meningitis?

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My 6 month old has a bulging fontanel. all tests (mri, ct scan, bloodwork, etc) have come back negative. what else should i push for. ?

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My baby has a fever and her soft spot is bulging what can i do?

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My 6 month old baby had a measels vacine yesterday and vitamin a. his soft spot is bulging, he had slight fever and trough up a few times. should i wait this out? is a common side effect?

A member asked:

Wat does " u have 5 spots on ur spine that r bulging out " mean? should i b worried? i askd but all he said was i'm fine

A member asked:

What does white spot in babies stomach mean during 20 weeks ultrasound.?

A member asked:

Epideral did not go well he put it and would not go in he keept pushing and pushing had to try anothere spot. i have bulging disc is it from that?

A member asked:

What can cause a 6month old soft spot to bulge with low grade fever?

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Acute pain in calf muscle at a specific spot. i can feel a slight bulge when i touch the spot. the condition exists from several years.

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