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What if my baby does not turn his/her neck in both directions or has consistent one-sided head tilt?

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Check w/ Ped: The pediatrician should evaluate the infant to rule-out a physical restriction to neck movement ("torticollis"). The pediatrician may order neck x-rays and/or refer the baby for specialty evaluation by a craniofacial or a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. After being certain there ids no physical problem, the infant may be referred for neck physical therapy including a daily home neck therapy program.

Answered 6/26/2013

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Eye problem? : Head tilt can be a sign of visual or ophthalmological disease. It can also be a developmental problem or neurologic sign of illness. Please have a thorough examination done by your pediatrician. Age and developmental status is an important variable we don't have here to help with an appropriate answer.

Answered 9/24/2012

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