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Mom of a 3 yr 7 m old boy3 years ago

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#AskTheExpert my son is 4 months 23days old ...he used to keep his thumb finger like this from 3rd month. This thumb is not flexible as another, I used to stretch it frequently. Is this a problem for my son

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Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of 2 children3 years ago

A. it's normal . As per the details mention here this appears to be normal and there is no need to worry for this issue right now so you can stop worrying for now about this issue .

Manali K MehtaMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. Hi parent I suggest you please consult with your pediatrician about it because physical examination of child is important for proper diagnosis and treatment

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