Patient's question:
My sister has had health check-ups for 2 months, and her head circumference hasn't grown at all. Will this interfere with her intellectual development? What should she supplement? Onset time: Examination results:Doctor's answer:
Your child's head circumference is small, but it cannot be inferred that the child's intellectual growth and development is definitely affected based solely on the head circumference. The size of a child's head circumference is influenced by intergenerational inheritance and brain growth and development. It is recommended that you measure your child's head circumference periodically to assess their brain growth and development at different stages, or you can have your child undergo an intelligence evaluation to understand their intellectual growth and development. Generally speaking, children with microcephaly have a small and pointed head, a narrow forehead, and may experience physical and intellectual delays. Some children may also have seizures. Of course, your baby's current head circumference is relatively small and below the average, but this does not necessarily prove that your baby's intelligence has been affected. A comprehensive analysis is needed.