Patient's question:
My child started talking a bit later than others and wasn't very fluent. It was hard for him to communicate with others. We went to the hospital and the doctor said it was cerebral palsy. We took many medications and underwent long-term treatment, but it didn't get better. It almost killed me with worry. I heard this disease has a very high mortality rate. How long can children with cerebral palsy live?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy is a syndrome caused by non-progressive brain damage during the developmental process in the first month after birth. It primarily manifests as central motor disorders and abnormal postures. It may be associated with intellectual disability, seizures, behavioral abnormalities, or sensory impairments. It is necessary to rule out central disorders caused by normal children's progressive diseases and transient developmental delays. There are four abnormalities in pediatric cerebral palsy: motor developmental delay; cerebral palsy; abnormal muscle tone and posture; reduced active movement and/or abnormal movement; abnormal reflexes. Cerebral palsy patients may affect intelligence and may also have language disorders, difficulty in movement, and other symptoms. The earlier cerebral palsy is treated, the better. It is recommended to visit the neurology department of a regular hospital and then proceed to the rehabilitation department for rehabilitation treatment. Early intervention can better control the condition.