Motihari (Bihar): A rare medical anomaly has come to light in Bihar's Motihari where a baby was born with a tiny trunk-like structure in place of its nose. It prompted some to call the child a reincarnation of Lord Ganesha, while others are calling it the look-alike of an alien. There is a tiny trunk-like shape in place of the baby's nose without any nostrils to breathe. Hence, the doctors have arranged oxygen supply to the child by mouth.
Infant born with rare deformity in Bihar's Motihari; genetic disorder suspected
There is a tiny trunk-like shape in place of the baby's nose without any nostrils to breathe. The birth of a deformed child is a result of genetic disturbances of the parents or disturbances in chromosomes.
Baby born with a trunk-like structure instead of nose grabs people's attention
Roopa Devi, a resident of Alisherpur village located in Jihuli Panchayat in Patahi block, gave birth to a deformed child three days ago. The child had a strange appearance with two eyes adjacent to the nose instead of the mouth and a small trunk-like protrusion on the front. Gynecologist Dr. Hena Chandra said that "the birth of a deformed child is a result of genetic disturbances of the parents or disturbances in chromosomes."
Dr Chandra further said that "after conceiving, there is a need to get regular check-ups done. But, women in rural areas do not get their antenatal check-ups done timely. Even the government has provided many facilities at health centers and Anganwadi centers for pregnant women for a healthy and safe pregnancy but they follow traditional methods, resulting in complications during pregnancy."