Question
What diseases can a pediatric chromosome test detect?
Answer
A pediatric chromosome test can be used to check for the possibility of genetic disorders. For example, it may uncover symptoms caused by brain development issues, such as cerebral palsy. In such cases, it is important to take timely and appropriate treatment measures. Additionally, maintaining a balanced diet, eating plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, ensuring the child has adequate hydration, and paying attention to the environmental temperature are crucial to avoid overheating. During the hot summer months, when mothers hold their children, the heat is not easily dissipated and may lead to elevated body temperature. In this situation, it is advisable to place the child in a cool and shaded area, gently fan them, offer them some cool fruit juice to drink, or give them a warm bath. Typically, after a few hours, the body temperature will return to normal. In winter, if the indoor temperature is too high and the child is overly bundled up, it may also cause body temperature to rise.