Patient's question:
Recently, I feel like there are more children with cerebral palsy around me. A few days ago, I heard that a colleague's child was also diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Now, the child cannot walk either.Doctor's answer:
Hello cerebral palsy generally occurs in infants and young children. During the process of childbirth, the mother may also cause the child to develop cerebral palsy. Another possibility is genetic factors. The prevention of cerebral palsy in children can be done from the following aspects:Avoid premature infants and low birth weight infants. Low birth weight infants are prone to neurological developmental defects and intellectual disabilities, leading to cerebral palsy.
Avoid asphyxia and intracranial hemorrhage: During pregnancy, expectant mothers should undergo regular prenatal check-ups and monitoring. Most neonatal asphyxia is caused by fetal distress in the uterus, prolonged pregnancy, and nuchal cord. When asphyxia and hypoxia occur, brain tissue is damaged, which may lead to cerebral palsy. If the fetus is breeched or has difficulty delivering, a cesarean section should be performed to prevent fetal hypoxia.
Prevent hyperbilirubinemia: Elevated serum bilirubin levels can damage the brain tissue of infants and affect the nervous system of children, leading to cerebral palsy.