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What Causes Difficulty In Speech While Suffering From Bilirubin Encephalopathy?
Question: I hada son of 5 yrs whose neck is not getting hold tii today.He is unable to sit,speak clear.At the time of birth bilirubin damage his brain,blood transfusion was done.Where should i go for his treatment
Brief Answer:
Pediatric neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
With the clinical description it looks like Bilirubin encephalopathy.
Consult a pediatric neurologist in your area.
Physiotherapy alone may not help.
He may need multiple approaches including occupational therapy, speech therapy, special school.
Latest medical advances in this field has enabled many such children to improve to some extent.
Do keep your hopes positive
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
Pediatric neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
With the clinical description it looks like Bilirubin encephalopathy.
Consult a pediatric neurologist in your area.
Physiotherapy alone may not help.
He may need multiple approaches including occupational therapy, speech therapy, special school.
Latest medical advances in this field has enabled many such children to improve to some extent.
Do keep your hopes positive
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
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