Patient's question:
My friend's child has an outward turning gait, a hurdle-like posture in their hands, a crooked mouth, and drools. My friend says they have been treated, but it hasn't worked. I want to know how children with cerebral palsy are generally treated the best. How are children with cerebral palsy treated?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy, abbreviated as CP, usually refers to central motor disorders caused by non-progressive brain damage or brain developmental abnormalities due to various reasons from before birth to one month after birth. Clinically, it is characterized by abnormal posture and muscle tone, muscle weakness, involuntary movements, and ataxia, often accompanied by sensory, cognitive, communication, behavioral disorders, and secondary skeletal muscle abnormalities, and may also have seizures. Central motor disorders caused by various reasons after one month of birth, suggestions: Develop good living habits, go to bed early and get up early, and take short naps in the afternoon if appropriate. The diet should be nutritious, eat more protein-rich foods, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins.