Patient's question:
The child is already several years old, but they still cannot walk. It's unclear what exactly is wrong. Later, a brain examination was conducted for the child, and they were diagnosed with cerebral palsy. I want to know if cerebral palsy can be cured. Is cerebral palsy treatable?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy is a syndrome caused by non-progressive brain damage during the developmental period within the first month of 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; and reflex abnormalities.