Where is the anterior fontanelle?

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Fontanelle refers to the cranial space formed by the loose combination of infant skull. There are anterior fontanelle and posterior fontanelle. The posterior fontanel is close to the occipital part, which is a triangular space formed by the suture between parietal bone and occipital bone; The anterior fontanel is located at the top of the head, which is a rhombic space formed by the bone suture between the bilateral frontal bones and the bilateral parietal bones. Where is the fontanelle?

Where is the anterior fontanelle?

Under normal circumstances, the fontanel is flat and soft. If the fontanel is bulging and tight, accompanied by fever, vomiting and even convulsions, it means that the intracranial pressure of the baby is increased, which may be caused by intracranial infection (meningitis, encephalitis and other diseases); Drug factors, such as long-term use of large doses of cod liver oil, vitamin A or tetracycline, can also make the baby's anterior fontanel appear full, after stopping vitamin A and tetracycline, the anterior fontanel will become gradually flat.

Secondly, if there is fever, vomiting, crying, irritability or mental depression, there will be a problem. When the fontanel is high, because of high intracranial pressure, there may be intracranial hemorrhage, meningitis, subdural effusion and so on. At this time, it is best to go to the hospital for a detailed examination.

Finally, the change of fontanel has a certain relationship with many diseases. Fontanelle closed late, more common in rickets. Therefore, this disease can not be ignored, it has a great impact on the health of children.

matters needing attention

As parents, we can't ignore some diseases of our children. We need to pay attention to them. Protecting the fontanelle of children can effectively prevent and treat the disease. Usually for children, fontanelle should be covered with a clean soft handkerchief or gauze, and a hat should be used to cover when going out.