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Head and Neck Prolems
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Head and Neck problems most commonly occur during sports or recreational activities, work-related tasks, or projects around the social life. TORTICOLIS, SWELLING IN THE NECK, CLEFT LIP AND CLEFT PALATE are most noticed neck problems in childhood.
Head and Neck problems most commonly occur during sports or recreational activities, work-related tasks, or projects around the social life. TORTICOLIS, SWELLING IN THE NECK, CLEFT LIP AND CLEFT PALATE are most noticed neck problems in childhood.
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate:Head and Neck Problems
What is a cleft lip?
A defect in the lip leading to a gap in the lip is called as cleft lip. It is usually a birth defect and can be seen in 1 in 700 people at time of birth.
Why does cleft lip occur?
Though the exact cause why a cleft lip occurs is not known, it is suspected that certain genetic and external causes can lead to clefting. Use of anti seizure medications, smoking during pregnancy and various genetic disorders have been associated to cleft lip.
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