Congenital Conditions
Cleft hard palate with bilateral cleft lip
Serious
ICD-10: Q37 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: दोनों तरफ होंठ और तालु में फांक · தமிழ்: கடின அண்ணம் மற்றும் இரு பக்க உதடு பிளவு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಗಟ್ಟಿ ಅಂಗುಳು ಮತ್ತು ಎರಡೂ ಬದಿ ತುಟಿ ಸೀಳು · తెలుగు: గట్టి అంగిలి మరియు రెండు వైపుల పెదవి చీలిక · বাংলা: শক্ত তালু এবং উভয় পাশে ঠোঁট ফাটা · मराठी: कठीण टाळू आणि दोन्ही बाजूंचे ओठ फुटणे · ગુજરાતી: કઠણ તાળવું અને બંને બાજુના હોઠ ફાટવા
About this condition
This is a severe birth defect involving gaps in the hard palate (roof of the mouth) along with splits on both sides of the upper lip. Babies with this condition face significant feeding challenges, frequent ear and respiratory infections, and speech development issues. Comprehensive treatment involves multiple surgeries, speech therapy, dental care, and nutritional support throughout childhood.
Common symptoms
gap in roof of mouth
split on both sides of upper lip
feeding difficulties
nasal regurgitation
speech problems
ear infections
dental problems
When to see a doctor: immediately after birth for specialist care
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | दोनों तरफ होंठ और तालु में फांक · कठोर तालु और होंठ फटना · होंठ और मुंह की छत में दरार · द्विपक्षीय होंठ तालु फांक |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | கடின அண்ணம் மற்றும் இரு பக்க உதடு பிளவு · வாய் மேல்தட்டு மற்றும் உதடு பிளவு · இரு பக்க உதடு அண்ணப் பிளவு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಗಟ್ಟಿ ಅಂಗುಳು ಮತ್ತು ಎರಡೂ ಬದಿ ತುಟಿ ಸೀಳು · ಬಾಯಿಯ ಮೇಲ್ಛಾವಣಿ ಮತ್ತು ತುಟಿ ಬಿರುಕು · ಎರಡೂ ಬದಿ ತುಟಿ ಅಂಗುಳು ಸೀಳು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | గట్టి అంగిలి మరియు రెండు వైపుల పెదవి చీలిక · నోటి పైకప్పు మరియు పెదవి చీలిక · ద్వైపార్శ్వ పెదవి అంగిలి చీలిక |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | শক্ত তালু এবং উভয় পাশে ঠোঁট ফাটা · মুখের ছাদ এবং ঠোঁট ফাটল · দ্বিপাক্ষিক ঠোঁট তালু ফাটা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | कठीण टाळू आणि दोन्ही बाजूंचे ओठ फुटणे · तोंडाचे छत आणि ओठ फुटणे · द्विपक्षीय ओठ टाळू फुटणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | કઠણ તાળવું અને બંને બાજુના હોઠ ફાટવા · મોંની છત અને હોઠ ફાટવા · દ્વિપક્ષીય હોઠ તાળવું ફાટવું |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Cleft hard palate with bilateral cleft lip?
gap in roof of mouth, split on both sides of upper lip, feeding difficulties, nasal regurgitation, speech problems, ear infections.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately after birth for specialist care
Is Cleft hard palate with bilateral cleft lip common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Cleft hard palate with bilateral cleft lip?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately after birth for specialist care.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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