Patient's question:
The baby still cannot walk now. It's easy for him to fall. He speaks slowly and his pronunciation is unclear. His gaze is very vacant. He is slow to react. Sometimes he shakes uncontrollably. He always tilts his head up. It's rare to see him smile. We took him to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said the baby shows symptoms of cerebral palsy. What causes cerebral palsy in children?Doctor's answer:
Hello. Greetings based on your description. The majority of causes of cerebral palsy in children are due to hypoxia before, during, or after birth. If the fetus is in the mother's womb and the mother suffers from diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, or anemia, or if there are abnormalities in the umbilical cord, amniotic fluid, or placental function, the fetus may experience intrauterine distress. During birth, excessive uterine contractions or dystocia may also lead to neonatal asphyxia. If cerebral palsy is treated actively and with exercises in a timely manner, some cases of cerebral palsy can return to normal. What are the treatment methods for pediatric cerebral palsy? If left untreated, it will correct abnormal postures and movement patterns. At the same time, it may cause muscle contractures, skeletal and joint deformities, and worsen intellectual impairments. The brain tissue of infants and young children has great plasticity and strong compensatory abilities. If appropriate rehabilitation measures are taken, the best results can be achieved.