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10 possible causes of 'Gap between cranial sutures'
1. 
Seperated Sutures
Separated sutures are large gaps in the skull of an infant that are not typical. A young child's...
Symptoms:
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    Gap between cranial sutures
2. 
Hypothyroidism
The thyroid gland is an important endocrine gland that controls the body's metabolism. It is a small...
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Symptoms:
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    Swollen hands
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    Expressionless face
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    Itching, severe
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    Thick skin
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    Gap between cranial sutures
3. 
Meningitis
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges. This is the membrane that covers the brain and spinal...
This condition is considered a medical emergency.
Urgent care may be required
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Symptoms:
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    Bilateral hearing loss
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    Feeding difficulties
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    Forgetful
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    Disorientation
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    Gap between cranial sutures
4. 
Adult Brain Tumor
A brain tumor is a collection of abnormal cells in the brain. Brain tumors can be either malignant...
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Symptoms:
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    Loss of sense of smell
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    Aphasia
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    Stops breathing
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    No menstrual period
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    Gap between cranial sutures
5. 
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
An intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) occurs when blood suddenly bursts into brain tissue, causing...
This condition is considered a medical emergency.
Urgent care may be required
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Symptoms:
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    Aphasia
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    High blood pressure
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    Paresthesia
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    Chorea
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    Gap between cranial sutures
6. 
Down Syndrome
Down syndrome (sometimes spelled "Down's syndrome") is a genetic abnormality. It is the most common...
Symptoms:
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    Microcephaly
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    Craniofacial abnormalities
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    Altered growth and development of social skills
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    Developmental delay
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    Gap between cranial sutures
7. 
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) refers to bleeding within the subarachnoid space, which is the area...
This condition is considered a medical emergency.
Urgent care may be required
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Symptoms:
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    Muscle pain
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    Stiff neck
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    Double-vision
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    Neck pain
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    Gap between cranial sutures
8. 
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Shaken baby syndrome is caused by forcefully and violently shaking a baby. Other names for this...
This condition is considered a medical emergency.
Urgent care may be required
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Symptoms:
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    Contusion of scalp
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    Bulging fontanelle
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    Nausea
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    Black eye
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    Gap between cranial sutures
9. 
Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning is a serious and sometimes fatal condition. It occurs when lead builds up in the...
Symptoms:
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    Problem behavior
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    Gap between cranial sutures
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    Change in bowel habit
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    Fertility problem
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    Increase in blood pressure
10. 
Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is a condition that occurs when fluid builds up in the skull and causes the brain to...
Symptoms:
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    Crossed eyes
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    Delayed growth
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    Developmental delay
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    Urinary incontinence
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    Gap between cranial sutures
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