Patient's question:
At eight years old, he still couldn't pronounce the zh, ch, sh, and r sounds correctly. When he was three, his parents took him to the hospital, and the doctor said there was no problem.Doctor's answer:
Hello! According to the situation you mentioned, the child has difficulty pronouncing retroflex sounds, which may be caused by an abnormally short frenulum linguae.Guidelines:
An abnormally short frenulum linguae can lead to inaccurate pronunciation of certain sounds. It is recommended to take the child to a regular children's hospital and consult a professional physician for examination. Since the child is threatened by neonatal diseases, the mother must take the child to seek medical treatment immediately. Avoid using small advertisements for drugs blindly and ensure rational medication. For parents, it is essential to provide the child with enough care and attention, and to do everything possible to help the child receive timely medical treatment.