Patient's question:
The baby has rarely cried or been fussy since birth. They don't have any major issues with feeding and often vomit. Their gaze is vacant, and they don't follow objects with their eyes. They mostly lie still and don't move around much. Something feels wrong. The baby was taken to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said the baby has cerebral palsy and needs treatment. What causes fetal cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy, also known as brain paralysis or CP, refers to a group of disorders resulting from damage or abnormalities in brain development that occur during fetal development, birth, or the first month after birth. It is characterized primarily by motor and postural impairments and is often accompanied by epilepsy, intellectual disability, language disorders, and other symptoms. The principle of treating cerebral palsy is early diagnosis and early intervention, promoting normal motor and sensory development, inhibiting abnormal motor patterns, and proceeding step by step according to different developmental stages. Persistence is required, and active participation from parents is essential, working closely with healthcare professionals to help children achieve daily self-care.