Frequent Exposure to Radiation causes “Cleft Lip and Palate (Harelip)”.
The certain reasons and pathogenesis for the cleft lip and palate (harelip) is unclear now; but it is generally believed that the cleft lip and palate (harelip) is caused by both genetic and environmental factors.
Genetic factors: Many of the patients with cleft lip and palate are found that in their immediate family or extended family members also have similar deformities; therefore, medically, it is generally believed that abnormalities of cleft lip and palate(harelip) is related with genetics. If the parents is much older, their children will have more risks to suffer from congenital “cleft lip and palate (harelip)”.
Environmental factors: Within three months in pregnancy, when the mother gets physical invasion or interference, the face of foetus will be affected; however, the major invasions include improper drug use, frequent exposure to radiation, viral infections, etc. In the first 3 months of pregnancy, it is an important period to avoid all non-performing mental stimulation and trauma and radiation exposure; moreover, the pregnant woman shall not use drugs without authority, older pregnant women in particular shall strengthen health care and guardianship.
