Patient's question:
Health consultation description: My baby is now five years old. Recently, there has been some abnormality in his walking, and his feet tend to turn inward. Is he suffering from cerebral palsy? However, I don't have a good understanding of cerebral palsy. I would like to consult a doctor about what are the symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
1. Dental Development Disorders: Most children with cerebral palsy have dental malformations, with loose dental structure and a higher susceptibility to cavities. The incidence of various dental diseases is higher in these children compared to normal children.2. Growth and Development Disorders: A small portion of mild cerebral palsy cases may show growth and development that is either nearly normal or reaches normal levels. However, the majority of children with cerebral palsy exhibit shorter stature and significantly delayed growth and development compared to their peers of the same age.
3. Visual and Auditory Disorders: Many children with cerebral palsy suffer from myopia or strabismus, with esotropia being more common. Hearing impairment is more prevalent in athetoid cerebral palsy cases. Children with cerebral palsy often struggle to distinguish the rhythm of sounds.