Patient's question:
The child sleeps all day, even feeding is a struggle.Doctor's answer:
Hello,What is pediatric cerebral palsy?
Pediatric cerebral palsy, also known as infantile cerebral palsy, is not an independent disease. Cerebral palsy refers to a syndrome characterized by posture and movement dysfunction, caused by non-progressive brain damage during the early stage of brain development (within one month after birth). It is a common central nervous system disorder in children, with the lesion located in the brain.
Doctors explain that only 20% of cerebral palsy patients are identified and seek medical attention in the early stages. Most children are only noticed by parents to be abnormal at 8-9 months, over a year old, or even at 3 years old. According to reports, brain tissue in infants during the early stage (0-6 months) has not yet matured and is in a rapidly developing phase. Brain damage is also in its initial stage, and abnormal posture and movement have not yet been fixed. Therefore, the brain has strong plasticity and recovery potential during this period. If timely treatment is provided, the outcome is the best.
Friendly reminder:
Early detection methods for cerebral palsy include:
- Excessive sleep or inability to sleep
- Lack of sound or low, weak crying
- Poor swallowing
- Lack of coordination between hands and feet during movement, with more lateral movements
- Difficulty urinating
- Unable to lift head at 3 months
- Unable to roll over at 6 months
- Unable to sit at 8 months
- Lack of eye contact with parents
- Seizures