Patient's question:
My good friend's wife gave birth to a big, chunky baby after nine months of pregnancy. Last month, however, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. They say it's because the pregnant woman was exposed to toxic chemicals during her pregnancy, which caused the child's cerebral palsy. We're skeptical, but the doctor is very certain it's the reason.Doctor's answer:
The chemical factors that cause cerebral palsy in children are the teratogenic effects of drugs and environmental pollutants on fetal development. Most of them are due to hypoxic-ischemic brain injury, leading to apoptosis of brain neurons and resulting in brain dysfunction. Almost all newborn brain injuries result in motor dysfunction, some may have intellectual disabilities, and some may have psychological disorders. For non-professionals, at first glance, the performance may seem insignificant. If neglected, it may be regrettable. Radiation can cause cerebral palsy in newborns: exposure to radiation by pregnant women can lead to cerebral palsy in newborns, cerebellar malformations, and intellectual disabilities. The key to treating cerebral palsy in children lies in early treatment, so detecting the symptoms of cerebral palsy can lead to timely treatment at a neurology hospital.