Question
My son is now 2 and a half years old and he cannot speak or walk. We had a CT scan at the city hospital, and the doctor said it was hypomyelination, suspecting it might be a precursor to cerebral palsy. He always sticks out his tongue when he talks. What kind of disease does this belong to? If it is indeed cerebral palsy, can it be treated at your hospital? What is the cost of treatment and how long is the treatment period?
Answer
Hypomyelination may be a precursor to cerebral palsy. It is recommended that you take your child to a regular hospital’s rehabilitation department for comprehensive treatment, including acupuncture, physical therapy, massage, and other methods. This can help promote the normal development of various systemic functions and reduce the degree of disability. Most cases are caused by genetic factors and may be related to X-linked progressive myelination disorder. In some cases, the cause is unknown and may be associated with premature birth.