Patient's question:
He keeps looking around and completely ignores you, and this behavior is even more pronounced when he is about to sleep or just waking up. All other check-ups are normal, but I'm very worried about his potential cerebral palsy or other sequelae when he grows up. Adding to this, his parents are not cooperative with the treatment, which makes it even more complicated.Doctor's answer:
Muscle tone is high and there is a tendency to turn towards red balls and human faces. These are not criteria for diagnosing cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy usually occurs before birth or during infancy. The causes include: birth injuries, neonatal jaundice, brain hypoxia; premature birth, etc. The main symptoms are increased muscle tone. Difficulty in abduction. In severe cases, muscle rigidity, contractions, and joint flexion can be observed. In mild cases, poor fine motor skills in the hands and inability to place the heels on the ground when walking can be seen. These patients often have language development and articulation disorders as well as strabismus. About 1/3 of patients have varying degrees of seizures and intellectual disabilities. Cerebral palsy causes delayed motor development.