Cleft Lip And Cleft Palate - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Cleft lip and cleft palates are gaps or splits in the upper lip, the roof of the mouth (palate), or both.

Symptoms-

A Build-up of fluid in their ears (glue ear)

Chronic ear infections

Difficulty feedings

Difficulty swallowing

Hearing problems

A problem in tooth development

Tooth decay (Cavities)

Unclear or nasal-sounding speech

Causes-
It is a birth defect. It may occur because of both genetic and environmental factors.

Risk Factors

A lack of folic acid during pregnancy

Alcoholism during pregnancy

Being diabetic

Consumption of illegal drugs during pregnancy

Smoking during pregnancy

Using certain medications in early pregnancy

Specialists to Visit -
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dentist
Pediatric surgeon
Otolaryngologist
Medical Geneticist

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