A member asked:

My 7 month old son has had a fever due to an ear infection. his fontanel became slightly swollen, small but enough to notice at an angle. a little bit above the rest of his head. no behavior changes er said not to worry. should i get a second opinion?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

See below: Infant's fontanelle (soft spot) should be felt in sitting position. If fontanelle still feels full or tense, seeking another opinion would be recommended.

Answered 8/8/2020

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