What are the factors of cleft lip and cleft palate?
Disease description:
Today I visited my friend's child, and noticed the child has symptoms of cleft lip and palate. I didn't dare to ask about the cause. What are the factors contributing to cleft lip and palate?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Huijie
The causes of cleft lip and cleft palate generally include genetics, medication use, malnutrition, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Generally speaking, mothers should not take medication arbitrarily during pregnancy. Especially in the early stages of pregnancy, certain components of medications entering the mother's body may affect fetal development, leading to abnormal fetal development. Therefore, pregnant women must pay attention to their health and avoid getting sick.
