Patient's question:
What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy in newborns? My child has been in the incubator at the maternal and child health hospital for a day since birth, and the doctor said there is a problem with the brain. I want to know what cerebral palsy is and how to identify it. I should get help: symptoms manifest where to checkDoctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy refers to a syndrome characterized by various motor and postural dysfunctions, resulting from non-progressive brain damage that occurs during the underdeveloped stage of brain development within the first month after birth. Newborns or infants around 3 months old may exhibit irritability, incessant crying, poor appetite, and sleep difficulties. Early feeding, eating, chewing, drinking, and swallowing may be challenging. Additionally, symptoms such as drooling and respiratory problems may be present. The sensory threshold is low, making them easily startled by noise or changes in posture. The (embrace reflex) may be exaggerated accompanied by crying.