Patient's question:
My son's cerebral palsy has made me so anxious. His body is extremely thin, and he doesn't hear what others say very clearly. He looks completely exhausted, as if he has no energy. It's very difficult to understand what the child says, and it seems like he can't control his own body. His walking posture is very strange. What symptoms should we be alert to for cerebral palsy? What dietary precautions should cerebral palsy patients follow? What should they avoid eating?Doctor's answer:
Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy: Secondary changes such as joint contractures and spinal deformities also develop gradually. It can be accompanied by epilepsy, intellectual disability, sensory disorders, behavioral disorders, etc. The manifestations of cerebral palsy can be classified into several types. 1. Spastic type: Children primarily exhibit stiffness in their limbs. 2. Athetoid type: Unconscious involuntary movements appear in the limbs and head. When performing purposeful actions, involuntary movements of the entire body increase, such as facial expressions like "squinting and frowning," difficulties in speaking and swallowing, and often accompanied by drooling.