Question
What Are the Causes of Intellectual Disability in Children?
Answer
The causes of intellectual disability in children generally fall into the following categories: first, genetic abnormalities, mainly genetic mutations; second, acquired anomalies during fetal development, including infections and radiation exposure; third, brain damage caused by preterm birth, difficult labor, or brain hypoxia due to newborn asphyxia during delivery; fourth, brain damage caused by infections, head injuries, and other factors. However, specific diagnosis and treatment must be conducted under the guidance of a professional doctor at a regular hospital.