Patient's question:
My nephew, who is reaching the age where he should be crawling, cannot crawl. Also, he cannot sit up independently, nor can he stand alone. Additionally, his posture is very strange and different from other children. Some people say he might have cerebral palsy. Could you please tell me what are the early symptoms of cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, this possibility cannot be ruled out. It is recommended that the hospital conduct an examination, as it could also be caused by late-stage development in the child, in addition to cerebral palsy. For children with cerebral palsy, early breastfeeding may be necessary, and the child may not be able to suck or chew until they reach the age of rolling over and standing. This is not fixed, and only a formal examination can determine it.