Question
Is a 7-month-old baby’s stiff limbs a sign of intellectual disability?
Answer
If a baby’s limbs are not very flexible and often become stiff, it might indicate intellectual disability. However, it could also be due to adverse factors during pregnancy, oxygen deprivation or mechanical injury during childbirth, or issues like postnatal encephalitis. Treatment options are limited, but generally, Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment combined with neuro-nutritional medications can help alleviate the progression of the condition. Additionally, postnatal functional training can assist in restoring motor function. In some cases, surgery or stem cell transplantation may be considered as treatment methods.