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How Can Viral Infection In An Infant Be Treated?

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Posted on Tue, 17 Oct 2023
Question: My Daughter is going to be of 7 month on 14th sept.From Past one week(she had viral Infection from 6th sept ) we are observing sometime when she move her ankle there is sound coming from knee like some bones are rubbing against each other in knee.This we earlier felt in right leg however now this is in both leg.

what is the reason for this and what check we can do to be sure everything is ok.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Don't worry as this is normal for this age

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Grating sound in knee joint in this age is mostly due to friction/sliding of cartilages or tendon. This is quite common in this age in knee or elbow joints. If you are noticing a click sound at hip joint during movement please consult your pediatrician to rule out hip abnormality like hip dysplasia.

I won't get worried if there is no restrictions of movement or any other associated symptoms. Continue giving vitamin d and calcium supplements till one year of age.

I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any more doubts.

Regards
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How Can Viral Infection In An Infant Be Treated?

Brief Answer: Don't worry as this is normal for this age Detailed Answer: Hi, Grating sound in knee joint in this age is mostly due to friction/sliding of cartilages or tendon. This is quite common in this age in knee or elbow joints. If you are noticing a click sound at hip joint during movement please consult your pediatrician to rule out hip abnormality like hip dysplasia. I won't get worried if there is no restrictions of movement or any other associated symptoms. Continue giving vitamin d and calcium supplements till one year of age. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any more doubts. Regards