Patient's question:
What are the symptoms of infant cerebral palsy? There are spasms during happiness and crying, besides kicking the bed with the feet and twisting the body. I noticed that the baby always sleeps in a position with bent legs, feet-to-feet style, which should be frog style. Now it's half a year and more, and at birth, the doctor said there was difficulty breathing.Doctor's answer:
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 remain clenched, and the head cannot be held upright while sitting; between 4 and 5 months, the child cannot jump or lift their hands to pick up objects; between 5 and 6 months, the child cannot sit, and their posture while sitting is not as natural as that of a typical child; between 6 and 7 months, the legs cross when the child is supported to stand; at 8 to 9 months, the child cannot crawl, etc. These indicate delayed growth and development. Additionally, increased muscle tone, slight stiffness in the limbs, and a preference for avoiding backward head tilting—beyond the startle reflex after 6 months—are early signs of cerebral palsy. It is recommended to visit a hospital for a detailed examination to confirm the diagnosis and provide targeted treatment.