Patient's question:
What are the symptoms of infant cerebral palsy? There are spasms during happiness and crying, except for kicking the bed with the feet and twisting the body. Besides, I noticed that the baby always sleeps in a double-knee position, with feet crossed like a frog. Now, it's been half a year and more, and the doctor said there was difficulty breathing at birth.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 4-5 months, the child cannot jump or lift their hands to grab objects; between 5-6 months, the child cannot sit, and their posture is not as natural as that of a typical child; at 6-7 months, the legs cross when the child is supported to stand; at 8-9 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 the head to be tilted backward are early signs of cerebral palsy. It is recommended to visit a hospital for a thorough examination to confirm the diagnosis and provide targeted treatment.