Patient's question:
A child who was diagnosed with leukoencephalopathy at 1.5 years old is now 1 year and 5 months old. They can read and walk about 10 meters, but they cannot stand up by themselves! They need support from behind to walk. Their speech is normal! They can call "daddy," "mommy," "grandma," "grandpa," and "uncle" and "aunt." The main issue now is walking, which is causing great anxiety and frustration for the family. The doctor hasn't said it's severe, just prescribed some nutritional oral liquid. They also recommended two courses of electrotherapy and taught a set of techniques for self-massage.Do you have any doctors who understand medical imaging? Please help me take a look and tell me if it's serious. How severe is the leukoencephalopathy? I have three images that need full descriptions, and I can pay for it. Please, doctors, help me take a look, I really need your help!
Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, your one-year-five-month-old baby cannot stand independently while walking. Detailed examination suggests sounds: bilateral periventricular leukomalacia. Your baby's condition is not severe, with mild leukomalacia, and there is currently no special effective cure. Treatment options include electroacupuncture, massage, drugs that nourish brain nerve cells, physical exercise, and comprehensive evaluation for careful observation and treatment.