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5 possible causes of 'Bulging fontanelle'
Click to view article 1. Fontanelles - bulging
A bulging fontanelle is an outward curving of an infant''s soft spot(fontanelle).
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Bulging fontanelle
Click to view article 2. Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is a build up of fluid inside the skull, leading to brain swelling. Hydrocephalus means"water o...

Symptoms:

  • Urinary incontinence
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Delayed growth
  • Bulging fontanelle
Click to view article 3. Meningitis
Meningitis is swelling and irritation(inflammation) of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. This...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Loss of appetite
  • Drowsiness
  • Forgetful
  • Bulging fontanelle
  • Rapid breathing
4. Encephalitis
Encephalitis is irritation and swelling(inflammation) of the brain, usually due to infections.Encephalitis is...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Chorea
  • Nausea
  • Poor long term memory
  • Tic, motor
  • Bulging fontanelle
Click to view article 5. Shaken baby syndrome
Shaken baby syndrome is a severe form of child abuse caused by violently shaking an infant or child.Shaken ba...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Black eye
  • Bulging fontanelle
  • Nausea
  • Contusion of scalp
  • Fractures
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