Patient's question:
A child of one of my neighbors was diagnosed with cerebral palsy shortly after birth. Although various treatments have been tried, there is no complete cure. What are the dangers of cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy, usually refers to central motor disorders caused by non-progressive brain damage or brain developmental abnormalities due to various reasons from birth to one month after birth. Clinically, it is characterized by abnormal posture 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 have seizures.Advice: Cerebral palsy can affect intelligence and may lead to language disorders and motor difficulties. Early treatment for cerebral palsy is the best. It is recommended to first visit a neurology department in a regular hospital, and then go to a rehabilitation department. Rehabilitation treatment, the earlier it is initiated, the better it can control the disease. Cerebral palsy patients should also choose some protein-rich foods, which are beneficial for their brains.