Patient's question:
Before adulthood, if one is not an idiot, does that mean they will become an idiot after reaching adulthood? Are idiots less likely to reappear in adulthood? Does intelligence improve?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, intellectual disability can be caused by a variety of different factors. There are congenital factors as well as acquired ones. Intellectual disability in adulthood is often related to external factors, such as traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular diseases, toxic encephalopathy, endocrine disorders like hypothyroidism, epilepsy, and various other conditions. Intellectual disability is merely a symptom that manifests, and the specific cause still requires symptomatic treatment. Through active treatment and regulation, there may be some improvement. Children are threatened by intellectual disability, so parents must take their children to see a doctor and receive treatment promptly to avoid various misunderstandings. Timely symptomatic treatment is essential. For parents, it is important to closely monitor the child's condition and do their best to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.