Patient's question:
With friends, we went in and saw several people with intellectual disabilities. It looked quite cheerful, and I had some understanding of the condition of intellectual disability before. Could you please tell me how great the harm of intellectual disability is?Doctor's answer:
1. Chromosomal abnormalities in intergenerational inheritance, such as Down syndrome, account for 5-10% of children with intellectual disabilities. Genetic mutations, such as congenital metabolic disorders, fall into this category.2. Prenatal hazards include intrauterine infections, drowning, and physical and chemical factors such as harmful toxins, drugs, radiation, mercury, lead, smoking, alcohol consumption, drug use, severe malnutrition in pregnant women, or maternal illness. Children with significant intellectual disabilities are often identified during infancy, as most can be recognized at this stage. However, mild intellectual disabilities are often only discovered after entering primary school when learning difficulties arise. If signs of delayed motor and developmental growth, sluggish responses to the environment, poor language development, stiff expressions, or distinctive facial features are observed, it is essential to seek medical attention early for thorough examination and early diagnosis.