Patient's question:
The daughter is 7 years old this year. Since starting school, her academic performance has always been poor. The teacher's evaluation of the child is that she has poor concentration, weak self-control, poor comprehension, limited vocabulary, and lacks coherence; her word meaning is vague, and she cannot clearly and clearly express her own ideas, unable to express herself well.Doctor's answer:
You should take your child to a formal hospital's pediatric department for consultation. Confirmation of the diagnosis can be made through evaluations and the use of children's self-assessment scales. After diagnosis, medication can be administered, which mainly includes central stimulants, selective thyroid hormone reuptake inhibitors, and antidepressants, among others.We know that intellectual disability in children can cause significant harm. If treatment is not initiated promptly or if the wrong methods are used, the condition can progress rapidly, posing serious risks to the child. Therefore, parents should pay close attention to their child's condition and seek timely medical treatment.