Patient's question:
Your friend's child has cerebral palsy, and they have not been able to live independently to this day. Now, they are planning to have another child and are afraid of having another child with cerebral palsy, which is causing them great psychological pressure. They want to ask the doctor how cerebral palsy is caused. What causes cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy, also known as CP, typically refers to a group of non-progressive motor disorders caused by abnormal brain development resulting from non-progressive brain damage or various causes from birth to one month after birth. Clinically, it is characterized by abnormal postures and muscle tone, muscle weakness, involuntary movements, and ataxia. It is often accompanied by sensory, cognitive, communication, behavioral disorders, and secondary skeletal muscle abnormalities, and may also involve seizures.After one month of birth, non-progressive central motor disorders caused by various reasons should be appropriately engaged in daily outdoor activities to allow sunlight to illuminate the skin, which can also increase appetite and aid in absorption. Eat more vegetables and fruits, and consume less fat and oil. Vegetables and fruits contain vitamins and fiber, which can help maintain regular bowel movements.