Patient's question:
The son has been crying and fussing since he was born. At first, I didn't pay much attention. Later, he didn't suck milk well anymore. People told me this might be cerebral palsy. I was very worried. I want to know the symptoms of children with cerebral palsy. In a few days, I will take my son to the hospital for examination and treatment. What are the symptoms of children with cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
1. Difficulty with breastfeeding. The infant does not suck after birth. Poor sucking ability or refusal to breastfeed. Fatigue and weakness after sucking. Frequent choking, vomiting, or spitting up. Poor lip closure. Poor weight gain.2. Fixed posture. The infant is very quiet after birth. The crying is weak or continuous crying. This is often due to abnormal muscle tone caused by brain damage. Examples include opisthotonos, frog position, etc. It can be observed within the first month of life.
3. Delayed motor development: Cerebral palsy is characterized by varying degrees of delayed motor development. Mild cases may have acceptable gross motor development, but those with fine motor developmental disorders should be noted.