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Hello mothers and docs in the house. My baby is 9 months and already has a bowed leg. Pls what can I do as I get worried every time I see it. Thank yo

Dr Fabusuyi G.I · Answer

You're welcome

Kayode Oluwabukunmi · Answer

Ok. Thank you

Dr Fabusuyi G.I · Answer

It'll straighten out. If the cause of the bow is rickets.

Kayode Oluwabukunmi · Answer

@DrDayo, sorry doc. If he starts taking the supplements, will it Jst stop the bowing or will it straighten the already bowed leg too. Jst curious

Dr Fabusuyi G.I · Answer

You're welcome.

Kayode Oluwabukunmi · Answer

Thank you very much doctor. Will act on it fast

Dr Fabusuyi G.I · Answer

So I'd advice to go see the orthopedic doctor. Just to lay all anxiety to rest. Extend our dearest regards to your baby. Cheers!!!

Dr Fabusuyi G.I · Answer

But he will need clinical evaluation by an orthopedic doctor to determine the particular cause.

Dr Fabusuyi G.I · Answer

The GOODNEWS is that there is treatment and cure for it. Irrespective of the cause.

Dr Fabusuyi G.I · Answer

Usually, the leg will straighten out before the child is 3years of age if the bowed leg is physiological. If it is caused by rickets, then it will be essential to supplement his diets with calcium n vitamin D now. If it caused by blounts disease, he might need a bracing.

Dr Fabusuyi G.I · Answer

3 things can make your child to have a bowed leg 1. Rickets. 2. Blounts disease. 3. Physiological bowed leg.

Kayode Oluwabukunmi · Answer

Ok. Thank you. But I heard about giving him some calcium supplement. Is that necessary?

Ijeoma Akpuda · Answer

Do not worry yourself as the baby grows it would get straight. But don't let baby stand so long.

Ijeoma Akpuda · Answer

Do not worry yourself as the baby grows it would get straight. But don't let baby stand so long.

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