Patient's question:
The child in my sister's family is now 2 years old, but still cannot walk or talk. We are all suspicious that the child has a problem, and the doctor has consulted and said it might be cerebral palsy. I would like to ask, what are the diagnostic tests for pediatric cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is used to assess brain development and changes in brainwave activity in children; evoked potentials; patients with visual or hearing impairments can receive visual or auditory tests; electromyography (EMG); to understand the functional state of muscles and nerves; cerebral impedance blood flow imaging (REG): to examine the function of blood vessels in the head and blood supply.Guidelines:
1. Inquire about a history of developmental abnormalities or motor neuron damage, such as premature birth, difficult labor, high fever, cerebral ischemia, hypoxia, cranial trauma, brain infection, etc.
2. Examine sputum, muscle movement disorders, muscle tone, hyperreflexia, muscle atrophy, joint deformity, ataxia, and mental retardation.
The above is advice on the diagnosis and examination of pediatric cerebral palsy. I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!