What are the symptoms of congenital cleft lip and palate?
Disease description:
When I was a child, my mouth was different from other people's. It was somewhat like a rabbit's mouth, and I faced a lot of discrimination. Now, there is a very noticeable scar on my lip—it's unattractive. I feel self-conscious. What are the symptoms of congenital cleft lip and palate?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Huijie
Congenital cleft lip and palate is characterized by a fissure on the lip, abnormal lip shape, lip separation, cleft palate, or incomplete palatal structure with a gap in the middle. Additionally, patients often have impaired sucking function. If congenital cleft lip and palate is detected, the patient should promptly go to the hospital for examination and receive surgical treatment as soon as possible. After surgery, proper care is essential, with a focus on liquid foods and a light diet.
