Patient's question:
My baby was very picky about food a few weeks ago, and during this period, his body has become particularly thin, and he lacks energy. His height is noticeably lower than that of his peers. After some tests, it was found that he has developmental delay. Will he be able to develop normally when he grows up?Doctor's answer:
Developmental delay refers to a slowing down of growth and development in children. The manifestations of developmental delay are diverse, including delays in physical development, motor development, language development, and psychological development. It is necessary to identify the causes of developmental delay in affected children. If it is caused by malnutrition, adjustments will be made, leading to significant improvements in the child's growth and development. If it is due to certain congenital genetic metabolic diseases, such as hypothyroidism or congenital ovarian dysgenesis, significant improvement in growth delay will only occur after the primary diseases are treated.