Patient's question:
The baby is now 5 and a half months old, 68 cm tall, and weighs 16 jin. It feels that the intellectual development is significantly worse than other children. At 5 months, has the baby already started crawling and is developing normally?Doctor's answer:
This standard of development is within a reasonable range, generally with an increase of about 0.7 kilograms per month in the first 5 months. In your current situation, it is recommended to check for any deficiencies in nutrients, as well as perform a blood test, bone density assessment, and trace element analysis. This will help in selecting targeted supplementation and treatment, rather than using medications indiscriminately. It is also important to consider the possibility of abnormalities in the child's hearing and intellectual development.