Question
A child has shown signs of delayed intellectual development since infancy and has been diagnosed with intellectual disability after hospital examination. Is there a possibility of curing intellectual disability?
Answer
Intellectual disability can have up to 250 causes, including congenital infections, harmful substances affecting the fetus, complications during pregnancy or childbirth, malnutrition during fetal or infant periods, diseases during childhood, and genetic factors leading to chromosomal, metabolic, and neurological defects. These factors may damage the baby’s brain, resulting in intellectual disability and language disorders. Treatment for these diseases should focus on promoting brain development. Combined traditional Chinese and Western medicine may help restore brain cell function, but the specific effects depend on individual circumstances.