Moro reflex

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Moro reflex Neonate

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Moro reflex

It isnot necessary to check for a Moro reflex at home. Your doctor will check this reflex during an office visit.

Call your health care provider if you think your babymay have a fractured clavicle (shoulder bone) or a brachial plexus injury, which can causethe loss of the Moro reflex on one side.

The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.

Medical history questions may include:

• History of the labor and birth
• Detailed family history
• Other symptoms

Note: An abnormal Moro reflex is usually discovered by the health care provider.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

The Moro reflex will be evaluated. The muscular system and nervous system may need to have detailed examination, if the reflex is absent or abnormal.

Diagnostic tests, in cases of decreased or absent reflex, may include:

• Clavicle or shoulder joint x-ray
• Tests for disorders associated with brachial plexus injury

AFTER SEEING YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER

You may want to add a diagnosis related to an abnormal Moro reflex to your child's personal medical record.

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