Patient's question:
My child, when born, due to a long delivery process, experienced oxygen deprivation in the brain, which resulted in cerebral palsy. The child has always been different from normal children since childhood. They started walking very late, and even at the age of two, they couldn't use much strength when walking. What are the causes of infantile cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Early symptoms of cerebral palsy in children vary due to different causes and classifications. However, early symptoms of cerebral palsy often appear in the first half of the child's life (within 6 months). The body becomes soft, and spontaneous movement decreases. Body stiffness: This is a symptom of increased muscle tone. It can be observed as early as one month old. If it persists for more than 4 months, it can be diagnosed as cerebral palsy. Premature infants have a higher likelihood of this. Premature birth is also a cause of cerebral palsy. Due to advancements in medical care, many children born at only 28 weeks and weighing less than 1 kilogram have been saved. However, because their gestational age is very young, brain development is immature, making them more susceptible to brain damage. If central motor dysfunction occurs after injury, it may lead to cerebral palsy.