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A 35-year-old female asked:
my 7-month old baby shakes his head from side to side when he's tired. he also flaps his arms a lot all the time. is this normal?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Sylvia Rommanswered
Pediatrics 12 years experience
Usually normal: Head banging and arm flapping is a common way for children to soothe themselves and usually nothing to worry about. However, in some kids it can be part of a developmental problem. Frequent head banging or arm flapping, particularly if you're worried about a developmental delay or unusual social interactions, should be evaluated by a doctor.
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Dr. Johanna Fricke commented
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 50 years experience
Use developmental screens on firstsigns.org & show his doctor a video of the behaviors when you take him in. After a physical & neurological exam, his doctor can better advise you. You can call your state's Early Intervention Program for a developmental assessment, as well.
Jun 17, 2014
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 58 years experience
Head shaking: He may be shaking his head because he is teething. Flapping his arms may be his way of enjoying himself
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What are some complications of laser eye surgery?
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Im 22, i've been having pain on the right side of my head cause's me to not be able to taste , and some memory loss?
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Pain: Not sure if u had head trauma before, headaches or what medications you take. Best to consult a neurologist for workup.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
What would cause my son's ear to bleed slightly after having swimmers ear?
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Dr. Cornelia Franzanswered
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Inflammation: Is the cause of swimmers ear. The skin gets wet and boggy and inflamed and it could bleed from that or if he picks it at all it could bleed. If he had a middle ear infection as well and the eardrum perforated it could bleed. None of these are terrible problems. If you are concerned it is always a good idea to have it checked out.
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Do I have dry skin or eczema? My body tends to get dry easily. Why is that? And how can I make it better?
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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewisanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Doc needs to examine: Many skin conditions are difficult to diagnose without being seen. Some preventive measures: take warm showers (hot ones strip natural oils; baths do likewise); moisturize immediately after shower; if in sun or wind, moisturize & use sunblock; avoid strong soaps/body washes.
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