Patient's question:
Hello doctor, the baby is now 6 months and 20 days old. At 3 months, the baby was diagnosed with epilepsy and psychomotor developmental delay. Currently, the baby is taking Depakine and Keppra for treatment. The baby is in good physical condition, but compared to children of the same age, they seem to lack strength, cannot roll over while sleeping, and have poor cognitive and responsive abilities. They also cannot grasp small toys. I am very anxious. I heard from others that it might be beneficial to take some calcium supplements. Could you please advise which type of calcium supplement would be best for my child? Additionally, how should I provide effective daily care and exercises for the baby's psychomotor developmental delay? What kind of diet would be most reasonable?Doctor's answer:
Calcium supplements can be appropriately supplemented because calcium is needed for the child's development, but calcium supplements have little effect on the child's psychomotor development delay. The child is currently taking medication to treat epilepsy, and the side effects of the medication to some extent affect the child's motor cognitive development.Recommendations:
Calcium can be supplemented with gluconate calcium. You can take the child to the pediatric health care department for a doctor to develop an exercise plan, encouraging more activity in the child's hands and feet, and more practice in holding toys. The lack of strength is an important issue to consider. Supplementary foods should be well supplemented, and infant formula milk needs to be consumed.