Patient's question:
The daughter is almost six months old. She still cannot lift her head. Her hands and feet are not very active. Her eyes look listless. Sometimes when she is played with, she doesn't smile. She shows no expression at all. She sleeps for very long periods every day. Because I was very worried, I took her to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said she has cerebral palsy in children. What are the causes of cerebral palsy in children?Doctor's answer:
Hello! The three major factors of cerebral palsy in children:1. Prenatal factors: Genetic factors: Recent studies suggest that genetic factors play an increasingly important role in cerebral palsy. For example, individuals with two of the following conditions in close relatives—epilepsy, cerebral palsy, or intellectual disability—account for 65% of cerebral palsy cases. Additionally, chromosomal abnormalities are one of the causes of cerebral palsy.
2. Delivery factors: Prematurity (gestational age less than 32 weeks), breech presentation, birth weight less than 2000g, and fetal malformations are the most significant risk factors for cerebral palsy. Asphyxia, chorioamnionitis, abnormal, and umbilical cord entanglement are also important high-risk factors.