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What Causes Delayed Speech In A Child?

My son is 5 yrs old and has not started talking though he makes some sounds which are inchoate,we took him to see a pediatrician who referred us to see another neuro pediatrician,who also asked us to do an audiology test to check his hearing,which we did and his hearing is perfect,the doctor prescribed encephabol syrup,pls what is this drug meant to do
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Child not able to speak at the age of 5 yrs raises a serious issue with him. He might have a neurodegenerative disease or problem with his cognitive function or mental status.
Enchephobol(Pyritinol which is similar to pyridoxine) is a neuroprotective drug which increases the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain especially dopamine. this helps to improve the cognitive function of brain along with memory boost with improvement in verbal and logical reasoning and mental quotient.
its a good supplement to improve mental status. I suggest get an MRI brain to rule out any serious neurodevelomental disorder.
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What Causes Delayed Speech In A Child?

Child not able to speak at the age of 5 yrs raises a serious issue with him. He might have a neurodegenerative disease or problem with his cognitive function or mental status. Enchephobol(Pyritinol which is similar to pyridoxine) is a neuroprotective drug which increases the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain especially dopamine. this helps to improve the cognitive function of brain along with memory boost with improvement in verbal and logical reasoning and mental quotient. its a good supplement to improve mental status. I suggest get an MRI brain to rule out any serious neurodevelomental disorder.