Patient's question:
The child has been crying non-stop recently and isn't eating much. How is infant brain development disorder caused?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral atrophy refers to a category of neuro diseases where the brain tissue itself undergoes organic changes and atrophy due to various reasons. It includes pediatric cerebral atrophy and adult cerebral atrophy, with the elderly being more commonly affected. The main clinical symptom of atrophy is dementia, especially in the elderly, who are prone to Alzheimer's disease. It is usually caused by insufficient blood supply to the brain, arteriosclerosis of blood vessels, or trauma. Treatment can be challenging, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be tried.