Patient's question:
My baby is already 3 years old, but still can't speak clearly and doesn't walk by himself. When I talk to him, he seems like he doesn't understand and has no reaction at all. I took him to see a doctor, and the doctor said my child has cerebral palsy. I'm very worried. I want to ask what precautions should be taken for cerebral palsy? What should I do if I have cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy is a syndrome caused by non-progressive brain damage during the developmental period within the first month after birth, primarily characterized by central motor disorders and abnormal postures. It may be accompanied by intellectual disability, seizures, behavioral abnormalities, or perceptual and sensory impairments, and it is necessary to exclude central paralysis caused by progressive diseases and transient developmental delays in normal children. Children with cerebral palsy exhibit the following four abnormalities: delayed motor development; abnormal muscle tone and posture; reduced active movement and/or the appearance of abnormal movements.