Patient's question:
My best friend's sister's child, but it's obvious there's something wrong. He's very slow and acts like a little baby. He doesn't walk well and can't talk either. He often drools when eating. The checkup said he has cerebral palsy. What should I do if he has cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy is characterized by non-progressive motor disorders, dystonia, abnormal posture, and gait abnormalities. Because it is caused by widespread brain damage, it is often accompanied by other neurological symptoms. For example, 25%-80% of children have developmental delays, 25%-50% have epilepsy, and 71% have eye-related symptoms. A small number have auditory, visual, language, or behavioral impairments. Cerebral palsy primarily refers to motor disorders and abnormal posture caused by brain damage or developmental defects due to various reasons, which may be accompanied by behavioral abnormalities, sensory dysfunction, and other issues.Advice: The prognosis for rehabilitation in children with cerebral palsy depends on multiple factors, such as the severity of brain damage, the presence of complications, the child's physical condition, intellectual impairments, and others.