Patient's question:
My baby is already 13 months old, and still cannot walk. Her feet are very weak, as if she has no strength, and she needs to be supported while walking. Otherwise, she just stays on her stomach. Some children in other families start walking at 9 to 10 months, but my baby still cannot walk.What kind of help I need: I want to know if my baby's inability to walk is due to a disease. What kind of tests should be done?
Doctor's answer:
He is over three months old and still cannot walk. His feet are very weak, as if he lacks strength, and he can only walk with support. Otherwise, he just lies down. The time when babies start standing and walking varies greatly. Some babies can already take steps while holding onto something at 9 months, while others may not start until around 14-15 months, or even later. It is necessary to have the child examined by a pediatrician at the hospital, undergo an MRI of the brain to rule out the possibility of cerebral palsy. Attention should be paid to the child's intellectual and language development. If there is a delay, early comprehensive evaluation and rehabilitation training are needed.