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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Sunken fontanelle
  1. Fontanelles - sunken 
    Sunken fontanelles are an obvious curving inward of the "soft spot" in an infant's head. ... curve inward slightly to the touch. A noticeably sunken fontanelle is a sign that the infant does not ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003309.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Sunken fontanelles (superior view) (image) 
    ... very slightly concave to the touch. A noticeably sunken fontanelle is a sign that the infant does not have enough fluid in its body.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9336.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Diarrhea in infants 
    ... its usual shape after being pinched Sunken eyes Sunken fontanelle (the soft spot on top of the head) ... crying No wet diaper for 6 hours A sunken fontanelle (soft spot) Know the signs that your baby ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000691.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus 
    ... mucous membranes Dry skin Sunken appearance to eyes Sunken fontanelles (soft spot) in infants Changes in memory or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000511.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Cranial sutures 
    ... may be needed to relieve the increased pressure. Sunken, depressed fontanelles are sometimes a sign of dehydration .
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002320.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) 
    ... urine output, concentrated urine that looks dark yellow Sunken soft spots (fontanelles) on the top of an infant's head No ... hours or more Sunken appearance to the eyes Sunken soft spot on an infant's head (fontanelle) Contact your provider right away if you or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000252.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems (National Library of Medicine)  
    It can be scary when your baby is sick, especially when it is not an everyday problem like a cold or a fever. You may not know whether the problem is serious ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/uncommoninfantandnewbornproblems.html - Health Topics
  8. Cholera 
    ... output Nausea Rapid dehydration Rapid pulse (heart rate) Sunken "soft spots" (fontanelles) in infants Unusual sleepiness or tiredness Vomiting Watery ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000303.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Hydrocephalus 
    ... normal, often the front part. Eyes that look "sunken in." White part of the eye appears over ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001571.htm - Medical Encyclopedia