Patient's question:
The child is easily nervous, often hunches back and cannot sit properly. The hospital suspects it could be either a metabolic disease or cerebral palsy.Onset and duration of the current illness: Since the child was 6 months old until now.
Current condition: Not optimistic.
Medical history: No family history.
Previous diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes: No metabolic screening or auxiliary tests conducted.
Doctor's answer:
The treatment principles for pediatric cerebral palsy are early detection and early treatment. It also aims to promote normal motor development. The main principle is to inhibit abnormal movements and postures. The main training methods include physical therapy and occupational therapy. High-pressure oxygen therapy, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, and mud therapy can also be used. There are also some physical therapies, including acupoint stimulation and low-frequency pulse electrotherapy. Severe cases may require the use of orthotics. Surgical methods may be necessary when needed.