Patient's question:
The patient is 9 years old and suffers from pediatric cerebral palsy due to premature birth. Their daily life cannot be managed at all. They frequently have dry bowel movements, resembling small, pellet-like pieces of sheep dung. What medication should they take?Doctor's answer:
Problem Analysis: General hypertonia is associated with brain damage, but the extent varies. Individuals with high muscle tone may exhibit abnormal postures during both movement and rest, as the symptoms of this condition do not manifest all at once but gradually appear as age increases. It does not significantly affect intelligence but impairs motor functions. It is important to guide parents in helping children with cerebral palsy overcome dependence, avoiding doing everything for them and encouraging them to do as much as possible on their own to cultivate a sense of independence, enabling them to become self-sufficient and reducing the burden on parents. When communicating with children, it is essential to be patient, attentive, speak softly, slow down your speech, use simple and clear language, and listen patiently and thoroughly, striving to answer any questions they may raise.