Patient's question:
Hello, my child is premature and is now fifty days old. The adults try to interact with him, but he doesn't respond. Even when they shake their hands in front of his eyes, he doesn't blink.Doctor's answer:
In infants and young children with cerebral palsy, mild manifestations of abnormal movements, such as protrusions in the head and trunk and more difficulty in supporting limbs, are observed. Muscle tone abnormalities and postural abnormalities are also symptoms of mild cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a disease primarily characterized by central motor disorders and abnormal postures, and it may also involve mental defects, epilepsy, and auditory and language impairments. Children with cerebral palsy not only require treatment, encouragement, and comfort but also less criticism and recognition of progress. Parents should promptly provide praise and encouragement. This is very helpful for the treatment of cerebral palsy in children. The main method of treating this disease is through rehabilitation, which can minimize sequelae to the greatest extent and help children approach normalcy.