Patient's question:
My aunt had a boy a few years ago. He was born healthy with no apparent symptoms, but around the age of five, for some unknown reason, he developed cerebral palsy.Doctor's answer:
If the best treatment opportunity for childhood cerebral palsy is missed, it will cause many harmful effects and impact many physiological functions of the patient.1. Growth and development disorders – Children with cerebral palsy are generally shorter than normal children, have poor nutrition, and often suffer from respiratory disorders and are prone to respiratory infections.
2. Hearing impairment – The severity of hearing loss varies from high-pitched to low-pitched sounds, with different types of impairments. Parents should undergo early hearing tests to prevent abnormalities in the child.
3. Visual impairment – Approximately 20% of children with cerebral palsy have eye disorders, primarily strabismus (e.g., esotropia and exotropia), followed by nystagmus, gaze disorders, and conditions such as myopia and upward gaze paralysis.