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Developmental Delays

Number of Conditions: 1

Global developmental delay (GDD)

Specialty: Pediatrics

Category: Growth and Development Disorders

Sub-category: Developmental Delays

Symptoms:
delayed milestones in motor skills, speech, language, cognitive development, and social skills

Root Cause:
Various underlying causes, including genetic syndromes, prenatal exposures, brain injuries, and metabolic disorders.

How it's Diagnosed: videos
Comprehensive developmental assessment, neurological examination, genetic testing, metabolic testing, and imaging studies (e.g., MRI or CT scan).

Treatment:
Early intervention services, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and special education services.

Medications:
No specific medications for GDD itself, but underlying causes (e.g., seizures) may require anticonvulsants like levetiracetam or lamotrigine .

Prevalence: How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Affects 1-3% of children under age 5, varying by region and population.

Risk Factors: Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Premature birth, genetic conditions, prenatal infections, lack of oxygen during birth, and environmental deprivation.

Prognosis: The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Varies based on the cause and access to early interventions; some children catch up with their peers, while others may have long-term developmental disabilities.

Complications: Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Learning disabilities, behavioral challenges, and reduced ability to perform daily tasks independently.