What should I do if my child’s thumb turns inward?

Parents often find that their children's thumbs are turned inward. This situation is most likely to occur in babies who are a few months old. At this time, the baby's hands rarely move, and the fists are often clenched with the thumbs tucked in. Parents must not think too much at this time. Most of the time, these are normal phenomena and can be solved by the following methods.

What should I do if my child’s thumb turns inward?

If the baby is born at full term through normal delivery and there is no asphyxia after birth, the general impact is not significant. Pay attention to observation and go to the hospital for further diagnosis if necessary to further clarify the baby's development.

The cause of this situation is mostly considered to be due to diseases of the central nervous system, such as incomplete brain development, nervous system damage, etc.

Suggestions: In this case, it is recommended to go to the pediatric department for diagnosis and treatment in time, combined with relevant examinations such as CT and related examinations of the nervous system to clarify the cause and provide timely treatment.

If a three-month-old child still has his thumbs turned inward, you should consider the possibility of excessive muscle tone. If the child has an abnormal birth history, such as asphyxia, premature birth, turbid amniotic fluid, umbilical cord around the neck, etc., then this possibility should be considered even more.

Suggestions: It is best to take your child to see a doctor and ask a pediatric rehabilitation doctor to diagnose and treat him/her to rule out the possibility of excessive muscle tension. However, if there is a problem, rehabilitation treatment and training should be started as soon as possible.

This is a problem of the baby's nervous system. You can massage the baby's thenar muscle first and push out the inward-turned thumb. If your own massage is not effective, you can find a professional rehabilitation doctor for massage.

Suggestions: It is recommended to massage the baby's thenar muscle first, and if necessary, ask a professional rehabilitation doctor to give massage.

In this case, consider low calcium. It is recommended to check the trace elements when you have time and replenish your balanced diet in time. If there are other symptoms, it is recommended to go to the orthopedic department for further examination.

If the child behaves in this way, it is still considered that the brain is not fully developed! It is recommended to go to the hospital for an MRI examination in time to confirm the diagnosis. The cause of the child's condition must be found out, and at the same time, brain cells must be nourished and rehabilitation exercises must be performed! The earlier the treatment, the better the effect.