What causes cerebral palsy in children?

Patient's question:

My son is four years old, but he walks slowly and is slow-witted.

Doctor's answer:

Maternal factors: such as preeclampsia, heart failure, severe hemorrhage, anemia, shock, coma, drug abuse, excessive alcohol and tobacco use, and drug poisoning. Abnormal delivery process: such as dystocia, breech presentation, forceps delivery, vacuum extraction, or the use of anesthetics, or prolonged labor leading to cerebral palsy in the baby. Newborn factors: newborn asphyxia, cardiopulmonary abnormalities, such as congenital heart disease, respiratory distress syndrome, circulatory failure, and polycythemia, leading to cerebral palsy in the baby. If it is diagnosed as cerebral palsy, it is essential to receive timely treatment. Through increasing joint mobility, adjusting muscle tone, improving motor control, coordination, strength, and endurance, motor function can be improved, and self-care abilities can be enhanced.

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