Patient's question:
The baby is 12 months old and a premature infant. Recently, I've noticed that he still cannot roll over, and his crying voice is low and not as loud as other children's. He often doesn't sleep well and prefers to be awake. I've also noticed some coordination issues in his movements. I'm concerned that it might be symptoms of cerebral palsy and would like to consult.What kind of help I am looking for: I would like to ask what are the symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy?
Doctor's answer:
1. Central motor disorders manifest as delayed motor development, significantly lagging behind peers. Parents only notice the condition when the child struggles to lift their eyes, jump, or sit. The child's limbs rarely move, particularly the lower limbs, often exhibiting hemiplegia, bilateral paresis, quadriplegia, and other symptoms. Due to difficulties in voluntary movement, stiffness, and coordination, abnormal movement patterns frequently occur.2. Abnormal muscle tone and posture disorders Inflammation of the extrapyramidal system or basal ganglia primarily manifests as abnormal movements, increased activity, athetosis, chorea, and muscle rigidity. When the cerebellum is inflamed, ataxia and muscle tone twists appear. When the brain is widely inflamed, muscle rigidity and tremors may also occur.