Patient's question:
Girl, 7 and a half years old, suffering from neuromyelitis optica, undergoing hormone treatment. Currently, the child is always worried that the children at school will laugh at her for being fat and is afraid to go to school. At home, she now gets angry over homework. During severe episodes, she doesn't know how to calculate simple addition and subtraction within ten. The parents accompany her to school. What should they do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on the symptoms, the child likely experienced side effects from prolonged use of hormones, leading to obesity. Currently, there is a significant sense of inferiority, and it is crucial to prevent the development of autism and social phobia.Does the child currently exhibit any signs of being solitary, social difficulties, ignoring others, not responding to calls, or reluctance to meet strangers? If so, it is important to seek medical attention at a children's hospital's neurology department as soon as possible for diagnosis and treatment.