son not crawling

=> Detailed Query: Hai my son is almost one year old. He is still unable to crawl or sit or stand on his own so far. My wife consulted with the specialist over her native place and the doctors are telling that my baby's lower body does not enough strength. I am very much worried about this concern. Can u help me in this regard for my son to comeup.


answer

what you are describing is like a paraplegia. there may be many causes including polio, but in infants it may be due to some birth insult or intrauterine brain defect or spine defect. child needs a detailed evaluation, MRI-brain-spine and early intervention through occupational therapy.

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