Mentally Slow

Asked for Male, 8 years

I want to know that if a special child is mentally very slow but doctors say his genetic problem is not the reason but because he was on the ventilator immediately after birth and that might have been the reason, is it possible for him to develop normal at any stage of life?

Posted 6 years ago

Responses (1)

Dr. Beenish Ehsan

General Physician - Karachi

Dear Patient,

I'm so sorry to hear this. What do you mean by mentally slow? Is the child slow to react or understand? Is it with language or actions? What are his symptoms?
Why was he on a ventilator? Was he premature? What other treatments did he receive?
Being on vent alone isn't a reason for developmental delay. But if the child was premature or had a severe injury during delivery to his oxygen supply to the brain, there may be some damage or delay then. However, whether this damage is permanent or temporary cannot be said without complete background and reports.

Moreover, if you need further help, we recommend checking with a best child specialist in Lahore and seek a piece of in-person advice at https://oladoc.com/pakistan/lahore/child-specialist

You can seek help from the doctors listed below.

Prof. Dr.Humayun Iqbal Khan

Pediatrician

Lahore

Dr.Muhammad Moaz

Pediatrician

Lahore

Dr.Rizwan Gohar

Pediatrician, Neonatologist

Lahore

Dr.Maha Hassan

Pediatrician

Lahore

Answered 5 years ago

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