What causes cleft palate?
Disease description:
When I visited a friend's home today, I noticed their child has cleft palate, which aroused my curiosity. I would like to know what causes cleft palate?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
The cause of cleft palate is not fully understood, but it may be due to genetic factors. It could also result from maternal smoking, alcohol consumption, or poor health during pregnancy, which may adversely affect fetal growth and development. After the occurrence of severe cleft palate, patients can opt for cleft palate repair surgery to improve the condition, which typically enables patients to regain normal function.
