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Hole above anus for my 5 months baby
My daughter is 5 months old now. She is having a hole above anus (at the top of buttocks). Will it create any health issues to her? Kindly help us in finding the issue.
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Hi, its sacral dimple, common in infant...
Dont worry...
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x ray of LS spine to rule out anomaly...
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watch for bowel movement..
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Hi I can understand your worry.
This is called post anal dimple.... Dont worry much
Only care you need to take is clean it properly each time baby passes motions.... else infection will set in.
Also a spine usg to rule out underlying problems... You may teleconsult for same
Do follow me on YouTube and Instagram @ DrPoonamsvlog for more baby information and informative video
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This is a sacral dimple. It is very common and in your case appears perfectly harmless (no red flag markers seen). It will improve over some time, do not worry. If baby's development continues normally, need no further investigation.
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read about sacral dimple on authentic parenting site like mayo clinic.
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Dr. Bhaskar Reddy
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Khammam
It wil not Create any harm to baby don’t worry however , are you able to see the base of hole if yes then it’s normal
In anyway Ultrasonography of spine is a must to exclude some problems at times there can be some associated factors ,
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Please consult nearby Pediatrician
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Do not worry
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