Patient's question:
A girl is 2 years old this year, and gradually she feels uncomfortable physically. I don't know what's wrong either, as if she lacks energy. Please ask: What are the general symptoms of cerebral palsy in newborns?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal cerebral palsy does not show obvious early symptoms, and it gradually manifests as the child develops. For example, at 3 months, the child cannot lift their eyes or chest while lying on their back; at 4 months, the hands are not open and remain in a clenched fist position, and the head cannot be held upright while sitting; from 4 to 5 months, the child cannot leap or lift their hands to grab objects; from 5 to 6 months, the child cannot sit, and their posture while sitting is not as natural as that of a typical child; at 6 to 7 months, when holding the child upright to stand, the legs cross over each other; at 8 to 9 months, the child cannot crawl, etc., all of which indicate delayed growth and development. Additionally, increased muscle tone, slight stiffness in the limbs, and a preference for avoiding backward tilting of the head are all early manifestations of cerebral palsy. These symptoms include a startle reflex after 6 months.