Successful Tongue -Tie Surgery in Pantai Hospital Batu Pahat – The baby now feeds better and parents are happy and relieved

Successful Tongue -Tie Surgery in Pantai Hospital Batu Pahat – The baby now feeds better and parents are happy and relieved
A Collaborative Effort by Dr Low & Dr Chow at Pantai Hospital Batu Pahat.

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Successful Tongue -Tie Surgery in Batu Pahat – The baby now feeds better and parents are happy and relieved!

A Collaborative Effort by Dr Low & Dr Chow at Pantai Hospital Batu Pahat.

What is Tongue-Tie?

Tongue-tie, also known as ankyloglossia, is a condition present at birth that restricts the tongue’s range of motion.

It occurs when the lingual frenulum (the band of tissue that connects the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth) is too short, thick, or tight.

This can lead to difficulties with:

Breastfeeding or bottle feeding
Speech development
Swallowing and eating solids
Oral hygiene

🔍 Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent long-term complications in feeding, speech, and oral motor development.

A Case at Pantai Hospital Batu Pahat

Recently, Dr Low Child Specialist Clinic Batu Pahat, located in Pantai Hospital Batu Pahat, diagnosed a baby who has tongue-tie, which was interfering with proper feeding.

Understanding the urgency, Dr Low co-manage the baby with Dr Chow, a respected ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Surgeon at Pantai Hospital Batu Pahat.

Collaborative and Professional Treatment

The baby underwent a minimally invasive tongue-tie release surgery (frenotomy), performed skillfully by Dr Chow. The procedure was quick, safe, and done with great care to minimize discomfort and ensure a fast recovery.

✅ Post-surgery results:

Baby began to feed more effectively within hours.
Feeding became less painful for the mother.
The baby was more content and satisfied after feeds.
Parents expressed great relief and satisfaction.

This successful outcome is a reflection of the collaborative care between pediatric and ENT specialties at Pantai Hospital Batu Pahat, ensuring the best outcomes for our youngest patients.

Why Choose Dr Low Child Specialist Clinic?

👶 Located within Pantai Hospital Batu Pahat, we offer full pediatric assessments.
👩‍⚕️ Collaborate closely with in-house specialists like ENT, Orthopedic, and others.
🔍 We aim to detect developmental and feeding issues early.
💡 Provide evidence-based advice and timely referrals when needed.

If you’re a parent noticing your baby struggles with breastfeeding, frequently gags, or has limited tongue movement, tongue-tie could be a reason. Let us help assess and manage the issue early.