Patient's question:
My husband and I are both normal people, but our child has intellectual disabilities. We want to have a second child. What kind of tests do we need to undergo? Thank you. What preventive measures and tests are needed?Doctor's answer:
You both are healthy and normal, but have you undergone a detailed chromosomal examination? If not, it is recommended that you consult for germline genetic testing. It is suggested that you first identify which aspect of the child's growth and development is causing the intellectual disability, and then consult for germline genetic testing to see how it will affect future conception. The child is troubled by intellectual disability, so the mother must take the child to see a doctor immediately for treatment to avoid various misunderstandings and to receive timely symptomatic treatment. For parents, it is important to carefully observe changes in the child's symptoms and do their best to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.