Patient's question:
A friend of mine had a baby, who is so cute and chubby. But a few months later, they discovered that the child had cerebral palsy. Why didn't they notice it earlier? What causes cerebral palsy? What are the treatment methods for cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy refers to a syndrome characterized by various postural and motor dysfunction, primarily caused by non-progressive brain damage during the immature stage of brain development within the first month after birth. It is a common central nervous system disorder in childhood. The lesion is located in the brain, affecting the limbs, and is often accompanied by intellectual disabilities, epilepsy, behavioral abnormalities, mental disorders, as well as visual, auditory, and language impairments.Suggestions: Therapists should develop home training plans for children and their parents. The plan should focus on improving function and preventing secondary impairments. However, for children with particularly severe conditions, facilitation care and reducing the burden on the family should be the primary goals.