Sometimes even a simple sore throat can cause unexpected psychological changes in children. This condition is called “PANDAS.” It can lead to sudden anxiety or stubbornness in a child’s behavior.
For example, an 8-year-old boy changed after having a sore throat. He became afraid of ordinary things, lost his sleep, stopped eating, and even saw things that weren’t there.
According to experts, in such cases the immune system, while fighting the infection, mistakenly damages the child’s own brain cells. As a result, changes occur in brain function.
The disease is difficult to diagnose since there is no specific test. In many cases, it resembles other psychological problems. Proper treatment may involve antibiotics or medications that strengthen the immune system.
Scientists emphasize that this condition needs to be studied more deeply, as PANDAS can completely change children’s lives.
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