Patient's question:
Hello, may I ask about the treatment methods for a child with cerebral palsy and high muscle tone? We heard about it from a friend.Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric paralysis is a long-term battle, and there are no short-term, quick-effective results. Hospitalization for sick children is only short-term, while long-term treatment and training can only be completed at home. Cerebral palsy is a group of symptoms caused by progressive damage to brain cells from pregnancy to one month after birth due to various reasons. For upper limb function training of children with cerebral palsy, we can use verbal guidance and manual assistance for training. Before training, it is necessary to first examine the residual functional status of the hands of children with cerebral palsy, assess the main obstacles to guided training, and then guide the children to practice thumb opposition and finger opposition, and finally practice palm opposition. Children with cerebral palsy should eat more vegetables and fruits and less fatty meat. Vegetables and fruits contain vitamins and fiber, which can keep bowel movements smooth.