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 time they were 5, they still could not walk. After examination, the diagnosis was white matter developmental disorder. The child was also given Nootropil, 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, I'm glad to answer your question. White matter is only a structural change in the brain, characterized primarily by myelin damage to central nervous cells, and the lesions affect the white matter that specializes in advanced brain functions. There are no specific treatments. Mainly supportive therapy and symptomatic treatment are provided. It is recommended that parents take the 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 that delayed or improper treatment can lead to chronic ischemic degeneration, resulting in varying degrees of cerebral palsy.