Patient's question:
In the recent few months, I've noticed that the baby is a bit off. When it was just born, it didn't have much strength when feeding. Its development was slower than that of a typical child. Its eyes wouldn't follow objects. It couldn't sit up or stand. After going to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said it was a cerebral palsy child. What are the symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
The main symptoms of cerebral palsy are muscle stiffness, difficulty in abduction, severe muscle weakness, contractures, joint flexion and extension postures. It is often accompanied by sensory, cognitive, communication, and behavioral impairments, as well as secondary skeletal muscle abnormalities. Seizures may also occur. Based on the clinical classification of cerebral palsy in children, targeted rehabilitation training is conducted, including gross motor, balance, and coordination exercises. Physical rehabilitation therapy includes massage and physiotherapy, which have functions such as correction, promoting blood circulation, expectoration, and regulating qi and blood to improve visceral function. There are many methods, such as pushing, carrying, pressing, kneading, rubbing, shaking, and orthopedics. It must be based on the child's age, condition, and symptoms, and the effectiveness and skill level are confirmed. Therefore, for the child's current condition, I still recommend active treatment under the guidance of a doctor. The results are still quite good.