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sunken fontanelle

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starlover · 13/03/2005 19:55

the past couple of days DS has had a sunken fontanelle... what does this mean?
is he ok?
he is feeding ok and otherwise seems in good health

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tiredemma · 13/03/2005 20:01

is he dehydrated perhaps?

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milward · 13/03/2005 20:02

Usually signals dehydration - but you say he's in good health - I'd get your ds checked by your doctor - just to be on the safe side & also put your mind at rest.

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HappyMumof2 · 13/03/2005 20:03

Message withdrawn

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starlover · 13/03/2005 20:05

dp said about dehydration, but he is feeding well, and still getting plenty of wet nappies...
I think i'll ring the GP in the morning

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starlover · 13/03/2005 21:04

hmm, well i said that and now he won't feed.
should i give him some water?

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starlover · 13/03/2005 21:13

anyone?

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