Patient's question:
It was particularly difficult for the child to respond. It took a long time for them to learn to say "daddy" and "mommy." At the age of 4, they still couldn't walk properly and often fell. Now, their intelligence is much lower than that of their peers. It's driving us crazy. Could you please tell me what are the early symptoms of intellectual disability?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Children with intellectual disabilities in early childhood may exhibit the following symptoms: Difficulty feeding reappears in infancy. The earliest symptoms of intellectual disability in infants are often feeding difficulties, where they refuse to suck, are particularly prone to vomiting, and this indicates neurological damage, which may interfere with intelligence later in life. Nowadays, there are many neurology specialty hospitals and rehabilitation hospitals. In addition to the good rehabilitation departments in many hospitals, it is hoped that patients can recover early through professional rehabilitation treatment. For patients, if the condition of intellectual disability is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication are necessary, otherwise it may lead to a recurrence of intellectual disability. Additionally, patients need to maintain a positive mood to avoid worsening the condition. It is hoped that the answers to the above questions can help everyone. Thank you.