Patient's question:
A 6-month-old baby cannot lift their head, can roll over, has a normal appetite, and shows no significant abnormalities, but sometimes they shake. Is the self-healing rate high for cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy in children is caused by damage to brain nerve cells. Depending on the extent of brain damage, the severity of the condition varies. If the condition is mild, early treatment and rehabilitation can potentially allow the child to grow up healthily like a normal child. Conversely, if the condition is severe, the goal of treatment is to gradually improve symptoms and approach normalcy, enabling the child to achieve self-care.Cerebral palsy in children is considered the best recovery period before the age of 6, so if any abnormalities are observed in the child, it is essential to seek regular medical treatment at the hospital as early as possible.
Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive disease. Once diagnosed, the damaged brain tissue cannot be repaired through treatment. Therefore, in this sense, cerebral palsy cannot be "cured" in the usual sense. However, through active treatment, the functions of children with cerebral palsy can be significantly improved and developed. Thus, it is absolutely crucial not to give up treatment and training for children with cerebral palsy. Instead, one must persevere and remain steadfast.