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My 6 month old has a shunt from ivh/ hydro but is meeting milestones for adjusted (4mths)he has always taken bottle but now refusing reasons why?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

May not be related: Shunt malfunction leads to excessive increase in head circumference, irritability, and vomiting. Check head circumference and converse with his/her pediatrician.

Dr Fricke agreed

Answered 6/2/2014

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Your infant son has: intracranial hypertension requiring HCTZ, (hydrochlorothiazide) a shunt for post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus & refuses to feed. See his pediatrician ASAP. One person should measure his head circumference the same way at every office visit. Have the CDSA's OT, PT & SLT (704-786-9181) assess the quality of his motor movements & start therapy now before he is old enough for quantifiable Fine, Gross & Oral -motor delays

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

My 6 month old has a shunt from ivh/ hydro but is meeting milestones for adjusted (4mths)he has always taken bottle but now refusing reasons why?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jay Park answered

Dr Fricke agreed

Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

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