Can intellectual disability caused by adenoid hypertrophy be restored?
Dec 03, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
Enlarged adenoids can lead to long-term brain hypoxia, resulting in decreased intelligence. After treatment for adenoid hypertrophy, cognitive decline may not improve significantly, but symptoms can be alleviated with neurotrophic medications. During the recovery period, it is important to supplement vitamins and protein in the diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, drink plenty of water, strengthen physical health, and promote overall recovery.
After treating adenoid hypertrophy, intellectual impairment can be improved. If the improvement is not satisfactory, symptoms can be further alleviated with neurotrophic medications.
Adenoid hypertrophy refers to the enlargement of lymphoid tissue in the nasopharynx, primarily caused by chronic or recurrent inflammatory stimulation leading to hyperplasia of the adenoids and resulting symptoms. Conditions such as rhinitis, sinusitis, and nasopharyngeal inflammation can all stimulate the proliferation and enlargement of the adenoids, causing nasal obstruction, snoring during sleep, mouth breathing, and similar symptoms. Additionally, certain gastrointestinal conditions like acid reflux may also irritate the adenoids, contributing to their hyperplasia and enlargement. Although patients with adenoid enlargement may not always exhibit obvious symptoms, prolonged cerebral hypoxia due to adenoid hypertrophy can lead to decreased intelligence, accompanied by snoring, mouth breathing, breath holding, and sleep apnea. Therefore, timely treatment is essential, which can help alleviate cognitive decline. If symptom improvement remains inadequate, it is recommended to take neurotrophic medications such as mecobalamin tablets and vitamin B1 tablets under medical supervision.
During recovery, it's important to maintain a diet rich in vitamins and protein, drink plenty of water, strengthen overall health, and promote physical recovery.
