Microcephaly has no cure, but there are treatments available that minimize impact caused by complications microcephaly.
Microcephaly is the condition in which the head of the newborn is of a smaller size than the appropriate size for the age.
Many genetic diseases are associated with an abnormal pattern of head growth; the earlier these conditions are detected, the earlier treatment can be initiated.
Not there is a specific treatment for microcephaly. After the diagnosis, the child will be accompanied by a multiprofessional team which will indicate the coadjuvant and auxiliary treatments to reduce the sequelae caused by microcephaly.
These treatments will be according to the need for each child you may need physiotherapeutic training, sessions with speech therapy for the stimulus and development of speech, follow-up with occupational therapy, consultations with neurology, as well as other professionals who can complement the treatment.
The most important is the early diagnosis and continuous monitoring that allows an adequate development of the child and ensuring a good quality of life.
