Question
In the past few months, I’ve noticed that my baby seems a bit off. They’re not drinking milk as vigorously, and their growth is slower than that of other children. Their eyes don’t follow objects, and they can’t sit up or stand. We went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said it was a pediatric brain tumor. What are the symptoms of pediatric brain tumors?
Answer
As you described, it’s advisable to go to a pediatrician for a brain CT or MRI scan to confirm if there is underdevelopment of the brain. Pediatric brain tumors can cause intellectual disability, epilepsy, limb spasms, as well as visual, auditory, and language impairments. They can also have a long-term impact on autonomous movement abilities, making it difficult for patients to sit or roll over. Inattention, feelings of isolation, and self-harm behaviors may also occur. Pediatric brain tumors are serious diseases caused by non-progressive brain damage due to certain reasons before birth, during birth, or in early infancy. Therefore, approximately one-fourth of children with pediatric brain tumors have normal intelligence. Moderate ischemia accounts for about half, while severe intellectual disability is also an important factor.