Patient's question:
I am a male who works odd jobs outside. Currently, I live in the employee dormitory together with others. There is a child in my dormitory, and I think he is about 14 or 15 years old. However, his behavior and mannerisms are very unlike those of a normal person. He seems to lack the intelligence expected for his age. He acts like an idiot. Based on his symptoms, is he?Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons for intellectual disability. Second, neonatal cerebral palsy can cause cerebral edema and aspiration, leading to brain nerve abscess and subsequent intellectual decline. Third, hypothyroidism and insufficient secretion of growth hormone can interfere with a patient's intelligence. It is recommended to visit the neurology and endocrinology departments for relevant examinations to confirm the cause and then provide symptomatic treatment. In this case, the best treatment window has been missed, and the main focus should be on stabilizing the patient's symptoms and improving the quality of life.