Patient's question:
Take an IQ test, it said about 60, which is quite low. The hospital's thorough examination revealed a diagnosis of childhood mental disorder and mental retardation syndrome. No wonder he is usually quiet and rarely answers, sometimes appearing foolish and slow, unlike some children who are very lively. What kind of assistance is needed: I want to know how serious this disease is and how to prevent it. Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Genetic counseling can help parents of affected children understand the cause and assist them in determining the risk of having another child with intellectual disability. Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling can help confirm certain abnormalities, including genetic diseases, fetal spinal or brain defects. Pregnant women who have previously given birth to children with Down syndrome should be encouraged to undergo amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling, as well as ultrasound examinations.