Patient's question:
A girl is 3 years old this year, and her mental state has not been very good recently. It is also unclear what is wrong with her. Please ask: What are the better symptoms of cerebral palsy in newborns?Doctor's answer:
Infantile cerebral palsy does not show obvious early symptoms and 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 do not open and remain in a clenched fist position, and the head cannot be held upright while sitting; between 4 and 5 months, the child cannot leap or lift their hands to grasp objects; between 5 and 6 months, the child cannot sit, and their posture while sitting does not appear as naturally as that of a typical child; between 6 and 7 months, the legs cross when the child is being supported to stand; and at 8 to 9 months, the child cannot crawl, all of which indicate developmental delays. Additionally, there is increased muscle tone, slight stiffness in the limbs, and a preference for the head to be turned backward; after 6 months, these are all early manifestations of cerebral palsy, including startle reflexes.