Patient's question:
My son is now 3 years and 3 months old, but his speech is still not very clear. Often, I can't understand what he's saying. When I talk to him, sometimes he responds, and sometimes he doesn't. I don't know if it's because he didn't understand, but when you say he's slow, he gets very angry and hits you, not letting you say anything. Our whole family is really worried. I hope an expert can help me with this. Thank you in advance!First follow-up question: When my son was born, there was premature rupture of the membranes. During the induction of labor, when oxytocin was administered for over an hour with no effect, a cesarean section was performed due to fetal hypoxia. At three months old, he developed something that wasn't clear whether it was convulsions or epilepsy.
Doctor's answer:
Hello; I suggest you take your child to the hospital for a vocal cord examination to determine their pronunciation. It is recommended not to give the child medication easily and not to disrupt their normal growth and development. This is not a form of treatment, but rather it requires patience from you and your family to repeatedly teach and communicate with the child, encouraging them to speak more. Gradually, as they grow older, the situation will gradually improve. If it persists, you can also observe whether the child's tongue is slightly wider.