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Slower growth

2021-04-29 12:02:21
13 month old seems to be doesn't have much concentration or eye contact, doesn't respond to name everytime hence showed to child specialist he said he is too small for any diagnose. Will he show any improvement before 18 months if not then why cannot we start any treatment?
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Lack of eye contact and not responding to name gives many differentials- starting from simple ear or vision impairment to treatable brain conditions. Baby needs a detailed evaluation.
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Since babies have great amount of brain plasticity, earliest recognition and treatment would benefit the development in tremendous manner

Answered2021-04-29 12:53:40

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We need to see other parameters of growth and development. Depends upon few details in birth history.
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Needs evaluation.
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kindly Consult Online for further guidance and treatment.

Answered2021-04-29 12:04:21

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Interact with baby more. Avoid screens completely. And see for improvement in next 3 to 6 months. At 1.5 year meet your pediatrician again to rule out autism. Its too early to diagnose autism at this age. And stimulation is the treatment. No medications are there.
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Check every month for new milestones

Answered2021-04-30 02:01:57

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Will need many more parameters to diagnose with a thorough examination Very difficult to understand this way. Plz consult

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