Patient's question:
My child recently went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. However, I don't have a very good understanding of this condition. I would like to ask the doctor what are the possible causes of my child's cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Hello, friend. The causes of cerebral palsy are as follows:1. Prenatal factors: Mother's intelligence, genetics, and others.
2. Delivery factors: Gestational age less than 32 weeks, breech presentation, birth weight less than 2000g, and fetal malformations are the most important risk factors for cerebral palsy. Asphyxia, chorioamnionitis, abnormal () position, and short umbilical cord are also important risk factors.
3. Postnatal factors: Neonatal seizures are the most important risk factor for cerebral palsy, accounting for 12.2% in children with cerebral palsy. Neonates with birth weight less than 2500g requiring special care, and neonates in a state of inhibition are also important factors for cerebral palsy.