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I took my daughter to her 6 months checkup. her head size was 98%. should i be concerned? they want to see her next month to check it again?

Q: i took my daughter to her 6 months checkup. her head size was 98%. should i be concerned? they want to see her next month to check it again?

: The problem may be how the headcircumference was measured rather than danger of hydrocephalus. Brain development with child stimulation and engagement is a good thing and not a bad thing; and this is the time for it so it may be good rather than a bad situation.

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The problem may be how the headcircumference was measured rather than danger of hydrocephalus. Brain development with child stimulation and engagement is a good thing and not a bad thing; and this is the time for it so it may be good rather than a bad situation.

Answered 1/19/2023

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I took my daughter to her 6 months checkup. her head size was 98%. should i be concerned? they want to see her next month to check it again?

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