Patient's question:
My child was born feeling abnormal. I don't know if he is sick. He doesn't cry or fuss. Feeding has been difficult since birth. He has weak sucking ability and swallowing difficulties. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The symptoms are becoming more apparent now. He is currently taking medication, but it's not very effective. Can congenital cerebral palsy be cured?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral Palsy. Also known as CP. It typically refers to a group of non-progressive motor disorders caused by abnormal brain development from birth to one month after birth due to non-progressive brain damage or various reasons. Clinically, it is characterized by abnormal postures and muscle tone, muscle weakness, involuntary movements, and ataxia. It is often accompanied by sensory, cognitive, communication, behavioral disorders, and secondary skeletal muscle abnormalities. Seizures may also occur. Non-progressive central motor disorders caused by various reasons after one month of birth. It is recommended that children with cerebral palsy pay attention to their diet: food should be easy to digest, nutritious, and high in protein. Protein is the foundation of brain memory and thinking, and it is closely related to mental activities. Choose more high-vitamin foods. Vitamin A can enhance the body's resistance and promote brain development.