Craniosynostosis - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Craniosynostosis is a birth defect in which one or more of the fibrous joints between the bones of a baby's skull (cranial sutures) close too early, causing problems with normal brain and skull growth.

Symptoms-

A raised, hard edge along the suture that has closed too early

Abnormal growth of the baby’s head

An abnormal or missing fontanel on the top of the baby’s head

An unevenly shaped skull

Developmental delays

Headaches

Irritability

Learning disabilities

Noticeable scalp veins

Seizures

Sleepiness

Vision loss

Wide or narrow eye sockets

Causes-
The exact cause is unknown; it may occur be due to a genetic disorder

Specialist to visit-
Medical genetics

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
http://www.columbianeurology.org
https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org
https://www.cdc.gov
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://www.nhs.uk