Patient's question:
My child still cannot walk alone. It really makes me sad. They speak one word at a time and haven't learned to connect sentences yet. I'm really anxious. Is my child suffering from cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Observe closely. If you're unsure, it's best to take them to the hospital for a check-up. Common symptoms include: some children tend to use only one hand instead of both. Poor feeding: difficulty with sucking and swallowing. The tongue often pushes milk and food out. Difficulty closing the mouth. Abnormal behavior: they may be overly crying, easily irritable, have poor sleep. Or they may be very quiet. Sleep too much. Or they won't smile by 3 months. Approximately 39% to 50% of children with cerebral palsy develop epilepsy due to fixed lesions in the brain, especially in children with severe intellectual disability. It is recommended to have the child checked as soon as possible to confirm the diagnosis.