How does darling congenital torticollis do?

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Children with congenital torticollis (commonly known as "crooked neck") often have unilateral neck mass after one month of birth, which leads to the neck to the affected side and the development of the affected side face is slower than that of the healthy side. Early diagnosis and treatment of the disease can make most patients recover completely. It is generally believed that facial deformity in children over 3 years old is difficult to be completely cured. So, how to detect and treat the disease early? Let's share my experience with you.

How does darling congenital torticollis do?

Etiology: from a medical point of view, congenital torticollis is related to cervical injury caused by intrauterine malposition and birth injury. Clinical manifestations: one month after the birth of the baby, it was found that one side of the neck has a hard mass, fusiform, fixed. The head of the child is always inclined to one side, and the development of both sides of the face is different.

Diagnosis: because there are many causes of infantile torticollis, in addition to clinical symptoms, we should also combine the results of auxiliary examination to analyze the causes of torticollis. Non operative treatment: change direction when feeding, holding and sleeping. Massage the neck to promote the disappearance of the mass. Gently pull the head to correct the deflection, several times a day.

Surgical treatment: for patients with torticollis for more than one year, aggravation of facial dysplasia and ineffective non-surgical treatment, surgical method should be considered. Pay attention to nutrition and accelerate wound healing after operation.

matters needing attention

In daily life, eat more fruits and vegetables, keep optimistic mood, pay attention not to fatigue, pay attention to the recovery of the body, in addition, if there are any symptoms should go to the hospital for examination, and corresponding treatment, these are to actively do.