Causes of cleft palate in a child

The article is consulted professionally by Specialist Doctor II Tran Van Trong – Specialist in Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery – Plastic Surgery – General Surgery Department – Share99 Da Nang InternationalHealth Hub.

In congenital malformations, cleft palate has the highest rate, the cause of this condition is very complex often related to genetic factors and environmental factors that affect during pregnancy, especially the first 3 months of pregnancy.

1. What is cleft palate?

Cleft lip, cleft palate are often accompanied by each other. Cleft lip is an unevenly growing upper lip, a defect in part of the upper lip that creates a fiss fiss on one or both sides of the middle line of the upper lip. The cleft palate is a defect in palate development that creates a gap between the palate and the nasal cavity.

Cleft lip and cleft palate in the fetus usually have 3 forms: Cleft lip but no cleft palate; Cleft palate but no cleft lip; Both cleft lip and cleft palate.

Cleft lip, cleft palate can be cured by surgery after birth.

2. Causes of cleft palate in the fetus

The causes of cleft lip defects and cleft palate are complex, not clearly known, however are believed to be the effects of genetic cleft palate and environmental factors

The lip is the part that is formed between the 4th and 5th weeks, the upper jaw is formed between the 7th and 8th weeks of pregnancy. So at this time if external factors negatively affect the pregnant woman during this period, there is a risk of fetal malformations such as cleft lip, cleft palate.

Some of the causes of cleft palate in a child include:

  • Genetic factors, there are in-blood people with cleft lip malformations, cleft palate.
  • Mother contracted the virus during the first period of pregnancy between the 4th to the 12th week such as: Rubella virus infection, flu
  • Mothers use high doses of vitamin A, vitamin A is at risk of causing monsters when using high doses.
  • Nutrition does not provide enough folic acid, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6.
  • Mother addicted to alcohol, tobacco
  • Parents with gonorrhea,syphilis do not treat thoroughly
  • Frequent exposure to toxic environments, radioactive contamination, chemical contamination.

Genetics

Cleft palate in a heredial fetus

In addition, there are a number of risk factors that increase the risk of the disease including:

  • Psychological factors: Mother is often stressed, anxious, thinking too much.
  • Not providing adequate nutrition, the mother is malnourished.
  • Older parents, bad health.

3. What to do to prevent the risk of cleft palate?

Studies show that folic acid can help prevent jaw cleft. Therefore, at least 1 month before pregnancy and during pregnancy, women should take between 0.4 and 1mg of folic acid per day. It is possible to supplement by increasing the eating of foods rich in folic acid such as greens, cereals … or take additional members. However, it should be noted not to take too high doses causing nerve damage.

In addition, for the prevention of the disease, parents prepare good health before pregnancy:

  • During pregnancy, the mother needs proper resting nutrition, proper use of the drug as directed by the doctor and a regular pregnancy examination
  • Avoid contact with the effects on the fetus: Chemicals, radioactive rays …
  • Keep your spirits at comfort, maybe by exercising such as nourishing, walking, yoga …
  • Always be careful when using medications during pregnancy, including vitamin A.
  • Full vaccination before intending to get pregnant such as rubella vaccine,influenza …

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Vaccination before pregnancy

The cause of cleft palate is not clearly known. However, research has been shown to be intimately related to genetics and factors that impact mothers during pregnancy. In which the factors that impact during pregnancy are mainly, therefore the pregnant mother needs to take measures to avoid those factors. Besides, routine pregnancy check-up is the best way to monitor and detect abnormalities early.

At Share99 International Health Hub, there is a full maternity service as a solution to help pregnant mothers feel secure because there is a team of doctors throughout the pregnancy. When choosing a full-service maternity, a pregnant woman can:

  • The process of pregnancy is monitored by a team of specialists
  • Regular examination, early detection of abnormalities
  • Package maternity for the convenience of childbirth
  • Infants receive comprehensive care

Dr. Trong has over 10 years of experience in Pediatric Surgery and Plastic Surgery, and has soon become one of the leading doctors in the field of Pediatric Surgery, especially Laparoscopic and Plastic Surgery.

To register for examination and treatment at Share99 International Health Hub, you can contact Share99 Health System nationwide, or register for an online examination HERE.

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About: John Smith

b1ffdb54307529964874ff53a5c5de33?s=90&r=gI am the author of Share99.net. I had been working in Vinmec International General Hospital for over 10 years. I dedicate my passion on every post in this site.

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