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Brain Damage from Boiling Water?
This happened 16 years ago but I wanted to ask a doctor who may be knowledgeable on the subject. When my friend was a baby (18 months old) boiling water accidentally spilled all over his body (leaving him with severe scars to this day). I was wondering if this accident could have delayed his mental abilities? He went to private school but was then homeschooled 7 yrs after being held back a year. He’s a great guy but just seems a little off socially. Just wanted to know more!Thanks for the help!
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Dr. Nikita Rajpal
Psychiatrist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
A more descriptive account of his symptoms would be helpful to come to any conclusion.
A traumatic event like this has a role in the development of personality later( much more if there has been a damage caused to the brain in form haemorrhage etc).
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Dr. Vaddirohit
Psychiatrist
4 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Hot water doesn't cause mental illness.if there is a head injury it may cause cognitive defects.
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need further evaluation.can consultant me future regarding this problem
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Dr. Shreemit Maheshwari
Psychiatrist
13 yrs exp
Indore
Many details about the childhood of the patient is needed for a diagnosis...A detailed assessment and interview with the parents is needed to be done before we can reach a conclusion
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consult a psychiatrist
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Dr. Mohammed Reyazuddin
Addiction Psychiatrist
8 yrs exp
Aligarh
Need detailed assessment.
Concluding with such a little information is difficult.
Consult any Psychiatrist directly.
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