Patient's question:
My child felt a bit strange right after birth. No matter how we tried to entertain him, he didn't react. At first, we thought it was just because he was very young. But now, he still doesn't respond to sounds or turn around. We took him to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said he has cerebral palsy in children. I want to understand the cause. What are the causes of cerebral palsy in children?Doctor's answer:
The main causes of cerebral palsy can be summarized in the following six aspects:1. Infections during pregnancy, such as influenza, rubella, and herpes zoster.
2. Delayed delivery, such as cephalopelvic disproportion, pelvic, incorrect fetal position, elderly primiparas, and uterine inertia in the case of a large baby, which can prolong labor, delay delivery, cause fetal distress, and lead to delayed or inadequate management.
3. Neonatal seizures: This is the most important risk factor for cerebral palsy. Neonates with birth weights below 2500g require special care. Neonatal depression is also a significant factor in cerebral palsy.
4. Neonatal respiratory diseases: Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, aspiration pneumonia, atelectasis, hyaline membrane disease, and pulmonary edema can affect oxygen supply to the brain tissue, leading to hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.