Patient's question:
I have met a little girl who is only 17 years old this year. Her condition is that initially, she could hear many sounds, but due to family poverty, she did not receive treatment and has now become completely deaf and mute. I wish to seek assistance.Doctor's answer:
The child has a hearing impairment, and it is best to intervene within six months to completely restore the child's hearing without interfering with language development. Now that the child is already 17 years old, they are completely deaf, and treatment may be challenging. You can take them to a specialized hospital's ear, nose, and throat department for a follow-up examination. The above is advice for the question "I know a 17-year-old child who has become a deaf and mute child, what should I do?" I hope it helps you, and wish you good health!