Patient's question:
My son doesn't talk much and sometimes falls while walking. He has low intelligence. My son is already five years old this year. How is it usually determined whether someone has low intelligence?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Based on your description, considering the abnormal facial features and body posture, some congenital intellectual disabilities can exhibit abnormalities in facial features and body posture. For example, children with Down syndrome often have widely spaced eyes, cross-eyed, flattened nasal bridge, a tongue that frequently sticks out of the mouth, and drooling, which is commonly referred to as the "Down syndrome face." Children with hydrocephalus have significantly enlarged head circumferences, while microcephalic children have abnormally small heads. Children with hypothyroidism have particularly short stature, and children with phenylketonuria have unusually pale skin and very light hair color. They also exhibit poor responsiveness to the environment. It is recommended that you visit a regular hospital for examination to identify the underlying cause and then receive symptomatic treatment.