Patient's question:
Patient Age: 15The child was found unable to stand and unable to lift their head at the age of 1. By the age of 5, they still could not walk. After examination, the diagnosis was white matter developmental disorder. The child was also given NMDA, but it had no effect. Now the child is 15 years old and has difficulty walking. What treatment methods are available?
Doctor's answer:
Hello. It is a pleasure to answer your question. White matter is only a structural change in the brain. It is primarily characterized by myelin damage to central nervous cells. The disease affects the white matter, which is responsible for advanced brain functions. There are no specific treatments, mainly supportive therapy and symptomatic management. It is recommended that parents take their child to a professional pediatric hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible. White matter developmental disorder is common in children with hypoxic encephalopathy and is a type of delayed demyelinating disease. Please provide an MRI scan for guidance. Note: Delaying or inappropriate treatment can lead to chronic ischemic degeneration, resulting in varying degrees of cerebral palsy.