Patient's question:
A newborn child has been diagnosed with developmental delay and intellectual disability. Please ask: What are the causes that lead to fetal intellectual disability?Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons and diseases that can lead to fetal intellectual disability, such as hypothyroidism, Down syndrome, and fetal aspiration during labor. Therefore, it is important to undergo screening tests like the Down syndrome screening and thorough anomaly checks during the fourth month of pregnancy. Fetal hypothyroidism should be checked for shortly after birth. If there is severe aspiration during labor, early intervention measures should be taken. In addition to treating intellectual disability, patients are advised to pay attention to their diet and maintain a joyful mood in daily life to enhance their physical condition and slow down the recovery process.