Patient's question:
When my child was born, he felt abnormal when drinking milk. I didn't know if he was sick. He didn't cry or fuss. He had weak sucking and difficulty swallowing. Poor oral closure. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The symptoms are becoming more and more obvious now. He is currently taking medication. What are the types of pediatric cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy is primarily caused by brain neuron damage and necrosis due to hypoxia and ischemia before, during, or after birth. Therefore, the treatment of cerebral palsy mainly aims to repair and regenerate damaged brain neurons, thereby addressing the condition at its root.Early symptoms of cerebral palsy in children vary depending on the cause and classification. However, early symptoms of cerebral palsy typically appear in the upper part of the body (within 6 months). These include:
- Muscle hypotonia (body becomes soft).
- Reduced spontaneous movement.
- Muscle hypertonia (difficulty moving the body): This symptom can be observed within the first month. If it persists for more than 4 months, it can be diagnosed as cerebral palsy.