Can children with cerebral palsy be cured?

Patient's question:

The baby seems to have a hearing problem. Every time I call her, she doesn't react much. Her gaze is vacant. She still can't speak now. She can't stand steadily either. It's very strange. She eats very slowly. We took her to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said our daughter has cerebral palsy and needs rehabilitation treatment. Can children with cerebral palsy be cured?

Doctor's answer:

Children with cerebral palsy are shorter than normal individuals. They often suffer from respiratory diseases and infectious diseases. Speech disorders are also one of the complications of cerebral palsy in some children. The incidence of speech in some children is 65%-95%. It is usually caused by difficulties in sucking, swallowing, and tasting, leading to unclear pronunciation, speech expression disorders, and more severe symptoms. This is a problem with feeding. Cerebral palsy is difficult to cure. The treatment of cerebral palsy should improve motor function and enhance self-care ability by increasing joint mobility, regulating muscle tone, improving motor control, coordination, strength, and endurance. There are many treatment methods. Generally, it is recommended to adopt treatment based on the actual severity of the condition.

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