Question
The patient is a 15-year-old child who was diagnosed with hypomyelination at the age of 1, unable to stand or lift their head. By the age of 5, they had not learned to walk. After examination, it was diagnosed as hypomyelination, and although brain activator was used, the effect was not satisfactory. Now at 15, the child has difficulty walking and inquires about available treatment methods.
Answer
Hypomyelination is a structural change in the brain characterized by damage to the myelin sheath of central nervous system cells. There is no specific treatment method available; therefore, supportive therapy and symptomatic treatment are recommended. It is advisable for parents to take their child to a professional pediatric hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible to confirm the condition and appropriate treatment. Hypomyelination is commonly found in children with hypoxic brain diseases and is one of the Acquired demyelination diseases. Magnetic resonance imaging should be provided according to the condition for further guidance. Caution: Incorrect treatment may lead to chronic ischemic changes and cause varying degrees of cerebral palsy.