Overview
To diagnose a sacral dimple, your child’s healthcare provider will perform a physical examination. They’ll look at the area near the bottom of your child’s spine. Their healthcare provider will note the size and location of the dimple.
If the sacral dimple looks large, deep or far from the crease of your child’s buttocks, your child’s healthcare provider may order an ultrasound. An ultrasound is a test that can provide images of the spine. Your child’s healthcare provider may also order an ultrasound if they see a skin tag, hairy patch or bruising in the area.
Symptoms
When to see a doctor
Complications
- High blood pressure.
- Diabetes.
- Heart failure.
- Some types of heart valve disease.
Prevention
- Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
- Don't smoke or use tobacco.
- Eat a diet that's low in salt and saturated fat.
- Exercise at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week unless your health care team says not to.
- Get good sleep. Adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours daily.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Reduce and manage stress.
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