Question 1

what causes children to get a cleft lip or plate?

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Different causes: Some cases of cleft lip and palate may be hereditary. Other cases may be spontaneous without any family history. If there is a history of cleft lip or palate in your family then you may want to consult with a genetic counsellor.

Question 2

how can i get help to pay for child with cleft lip?

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Operation Smile Info: Our U.S. Care network referral service is available to families in the United States, so they may find the help they need for their children. For an operation smile representative who can provide guidance, call 888-677-6453 or 757-321-7645.

Question 3

bf born with  cleft lip and cleft pallet and has a narrowed esophagus because of it. when he eats food gets stuck. what is the best way to get it out?

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VERY IMPORTANT: Please do not insert anything to attempt to get food out of a child's mouth or esophagus. Please see your GI specialist for problems swallowing so they can conduct studies and recommend management strategies. Please call 911 immediately if your child feels he has something stuck in throat and having difficulty breathing.

Question 4

is it possible to get rid of cleft lip through facial surgery?

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Absolutely: The treatment for cleft lip is surgical repair. I would recommend finding a trained cleft surgeon (facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon) near you that is trained and experienced in this complex and artistic procedure. They will be able to counsel you appropriately about the repair options based on the type or cleft.

Question 5

what is the connection between cleft lip and palate and ear infections? my child was born with a cleft lip and palate. he often gets ear infections, and he has actually experienced some hearing loss because of them. why do children with cleft palates get

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It : It is thought that children with cleft palate also do not have the proper mechanism for clearing the eustachean tube- the tube that communicates your ear with your throat that allows you to clear your ears when on an airplane.  This tube can get easily occluded in cleft palate children and lead to inner ear infections.

Question 6

what is a cleft lip?

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A cleft in the lip: Cleft lip is a congenital deformity caused by abnormal facial development during gestation.  A cleft of a tissue/groove is usually seen on the upper front lip.   Often doctors will look for other deformities like a cleft palate.   Such a deformity is treated easily with a good medical team.

Question 7

how bad is cleft lip?

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Easily treatable: Cleft lip is a birth defect  in which the upper lip has an opening that may or may not communicate with the nose.  It is usually treated by 3 months at age with remarkably good results.

Question 8

is it painful to have a cleft lip?

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No: Cleft lip is not painful.  It is normal for that baby!  sometimes the lip edges get a bit dried out, and the gums also, but this doesn't cause pain.

Question 9

would my baby have a cleft lip/pallet if i had one?

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10%: If you have a cleft palate,  there is a 14% chance that your baby will have one.  However, if you have a syndrome in which there is a cleft palate the incidence may increase.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: cleft lip?

Accepted Answer

Definition: A lip that has a congental cleft.

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