Patient's question:
My colleague's daughter has cerebral palsy. The child is now three years old, but still cannot walk and speaks incoherently. Her spirits are good. They took her to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor diagnosed her with cerebral palsy. My colleague is now very anxious. Which specialized hospital is good for treating cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Early symptoms of infantile cerebral palsy vary due to different causes and types, but the early symptoms of cerebral palsy usually appear in the first half of the child's life (within 6 months), characterized by muscle weakness and a reduction in spontaneous movement. Muscle stiffness: This is a symptom of increased muscle tone, which can be observed as early as one month old. If it persists for more than 4 months, it can be diagnosed as cerebral palsy. Premature infants are more likely to be affected.Advice: The treatment of cerebral palsy involves two aspects: treating the brain and treating the paralysis. Since it is a sequelae, medication or surgery is generally not relied upon. The main approach is through exercise. Movement is learning—parents should work hard to teach their children to speak and associate, without rushing. Repetition is key—teach them ten, a hundred times, as undamaged brain cells can always be trained to function. In this regard, medication, acupuncture, and physical therapy can only serve as supplementary treatments.