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Can Prednisolone Cause Delayed Learning And Speech In Child If Taken During Pregnancy?
hello my name is Nicole and my son has a delayed learning and speech. The speech can be repaired. I took 5/10 mg of prednisolone to lower my immune system. I did this with the advise by my specialist to help me to not to miscarry again being my 6th attempt. could this relate to the drug? and if prednisolone causes a mild learning disorder what types are there? Some of my sons issues are parallel play, forgetting instructions (memory skills), being socially immature compared to his peers, comfort noises like Mmm...Mmm ( he doesn t even know his doing it) ive booked him into a paediatrician and hearing and eye tests have come back fine.
Wed, 27 Jul 2016
Hello, Madam.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
Yes indeed steroids carry this risk of of harbouring immune system defects in the newborn while taken during the pregnancy. Many of the effects on hearing and learning are irreversible.
Its good to have a panel of ear hearing tests, before formulating the accurate treatment protocols.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
Yes indeed steroids carry this risk of of harbouring immune system defects in the newborn while taken during the pregnancy. Many of the effects on hearing and learning are irreversible.
Its good to have a panel of ear hearing tests, before formulating the accurate treatment protocols.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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