Patient's question:
Lately, I feel like there are more children with cerebral palsy around me. A while 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. It is also possible for a child to develop cerebral palsy during the process of childbirth. 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, which can lead to cerebral palsy.
Avoid asphyxia and intracranial hemorrhage: During pregnancy, expectant mothers should undergo regular prenatal check-ups and monitoring. Newborn asphyxia is mostly caused by fetal distress in the uterus, prolonged pregnancy, and nuchal cord. When asphyxia and hypoxia occur, brain tissue may be damaged, leading to cerebral palsy. If the fetus is breech or has a difficult delivery, 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.