The baby's muscle tone is a little high. Is it a big problem?

A little high muscle tone in infants is a big problem, depending on the duration and other symptoms.

High muscle tone may be caused by imperfect nervous system development, brain damage, muscle lesions, etc. If the baby's muscle tone is a little high for a short duration, and there are no other abnormal manifestations, it may just be a physiological phenomenon caused by imperfect nervous system development. The problem is not too big, and there is no need to worry too much. However, if high muscle tone persists and is accompanied by other abnormalities such as motor disorders, mental retardation, speech disorders, etc., the problem is greater and may be caused by pathological factors such as neurological problems or muscle pathologies. In this case, prompt medical attention is required for comprehensive examination and evaluation for early diagnosis and treatment.