Fontanelles - Sunken
Alternate Names : Soft Spot - Sunken, Sunken Fontanelles
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What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.
Medical history questions documenting sunken fontanelles in detail may include:
- When did you first notice that the fontanelle looked sunken?
- How severe is it? How would you describe it?
- Which "soft spots" are affected?
- What other symptoms are also present?
- Has the baby been ill, especially with vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive sweating?
- Is the skin turgor poor?
- Is the baby thirsty?
- Is the baby alert?
- Are the eyes dry?
- Is the mouth moist?
Diagnostic tests may include:
Treatment may include referral to a facility that can provide intravenous hydration (IV fluids) if the sunken fontanelle is associated with dehydration. After seeing your health care provider:
You may want to add a diagnosis related to sunken fontanelles to your personal medical record.
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