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What Could The Reason Be For My Child's Hand Be Smaller?

My son is born on 32 weeks and in an incubator for 4 weeks. Medics drew blood from his left pulse just above his hand. This particular hand is somewhat smaller than the right hand and defect. What could the reason be for his smaller hand? and could this be heritable

Thu, 8 May 2014
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Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. I understand your concern. But I request you to upload a photo of the hand and also post the particulars of the treatment in the new born period in the website. I would be definitely be able to help you more regarding this. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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What Could The Reason Be For My Child's Hand Be Smaller?

Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. I understand your concern. But I request you to upload a photo of the hand and also post the particulars of the treatment in the new born period in the website. I would be definitely be able to help you more regarding this. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,