Patient's question:
A friend of mine has a child who has had cerebral palsy since they were young. My friend has taken the child to many hospitals for treatment, but the child's condition has not improved. What are the causes of cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
This symptom cannot be ruled out as ataxic cerebral palsy, primarily affecting the pyramidal system and cerebellum, characterized by involuntary, rhythmic shaking of a part of the body in a single plane. The symptoms of ataxic cerebral palsy mainly manifest as static tremors, coarse and rhythmic, temporarily suppressed during conscious movement, commonly seen in the upper limbs, sometimes presenting as action tremors, which worsen during movement, and may be accompanied by nystagmus. Pure ataxic cerebral palsy is rare and often coexists with other types.