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Oh, ladies — one thing after another. I’ve noticed that my baby has been trying so hard to walk for a whole month, and suddenly one foot started turning inward while the other leg stays straight. Our pediatricians say it’s too early to tell, but after watching a video an osteopath suggested dystonia of the lower limbs. Mamas, has anyone gone through this? Please tell me how you managed it — what treatments you tried and how long it took. For us it all started with a cephalohematoma, then we had two rounds of massage to encourage crawling, and he did start to crawl. I’m feeling anxious and scared because I don’t understand what’s happening. :(
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Marija
Please see a neurologist rather than an osteopath — a neurologist can better assess and treat neurological problems.
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Savunova Marina
Marija We've signed up to see him and are now waiting for our appointment date.
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Nastya15
Is this your first child? Try not to worry about the hematoma — it’s already gone. Children (and really, people in general) often have small issues: runny noses, rashes, allergies, bumps, cuts, or anxiety. Dealing with these things is part of parenting, and you’re not alone — every parent goes through it. Your child is otherwise healthy, so take comfort: these problems are usually manageable, correctable, and treatable.
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Nastya15
Nastya15 My daughter had this, but it wasn't severe. We fitted her with orthopedic shoes, she had massages twice a year, and we did exercises. It cleared up completely — I hardly even remember it now.
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Svetlana
Could you please explain how a cephalohematoma is related to this? I don't see the connection — could you clarify, please? )
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Regina Mullagulova
It's common for one 'leading' leg to look straight while the other moves more freely. At this early stage of walking, it's too soon to draw any conclusions. Any good doctor would tell you the same. We experienced this with my son 17 years ago — we rushed to the doctor, and he reassured us.
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Regina Mullagulova
I'm concerned that some osteopaths can be charlatans.
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Savunova Marina
Svetlana A cephalohematoma caused increased muscle tone in our baby, so they didn't crawl for a long time. After regular massage therapy, the baby was able to start crawling. If you don't know what complications can arise from a cephalohematoma, please read reliable medical information online.
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Savunova Marina
Nastya15 I'm genuinely glad that my baby rolled over, started crawling, and began walking. However, that doesn't mean we don't need treatment — we still have doctor appointments and massages ahead. I'm not the kind of mother who will see that my child's foot is turned and think, "Oh, it'll fix itself." The body is interconnected, and whether this is my first or second child, I would still take the child to a specialist. I'm asking other moms here: has anyone been through something similar?
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Svetlana
Svetlana I don't need to look it up — my child had two large cephalohematomas, so I'm familiar with them. However, I'm not sure I understand what you're describing; you might be mixing up a cephalohematoma with something else. What you describe could also be unrelated and is actually common in many babies. Gentle massage and therapeutic exercises can help, but if you're worried, please check with your pediatrician.
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Savunova Marina
Svetlana We saw a doctor at the time, and she told us that a cephalohematoma doesn't just disappear without leaving traces. Some children can have lasting effects from it. In our case, our child's toes are still tense; we completed two courses of massage to address the increased muscle tone caused by the injury.
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Svetlana
Svetlana I'm sorry you're dealing with this. It sounds like the collection is subperiosteal (under the periosteum), not inside the skull. If it hasn't separated, a neurosurgeon can usually drain it by aspiration/puncture. If it has already hardened, there may be bone involvement and neurosurgical treatment could still be necessary. Because this concerns the central nervous system, please see a qualified neurologist for a proper evaluation as soon as you can.
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