Question
A parent inquires about a one-year-old child with an anterior fontanel that is still open by 5 centimeters, worried about the issue of non-closure.
Answer
Doctors advise parents not to worry too much as an anterior fontanel that hasn’t closed by one year of age is a normal phenomenon. The pediatric health check-up and brain scan all show normal results, and the trace element test also shows no abnormalities. The doctor points out that as the child grows older, the anterior fontanel usually closes on its own, so parents can continue to observe without the need for medication treatment.