Patient's question:
A classmate's child has been said to have mild symptoms of cerebral palsy. The child has been undergoing treatment for a period of time, and the condition has improved somewhat. I don't really understand, though. I want to know what the latest definition of pediatric cerebral palsy is, and what kind of help is needed: What is the definition of pediatric cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a shortened term for brain paralysis. It typically refers to central motor disorders caused by non-progressive brain damage or developmental abnormalities of the brain from various causes during the prenatal period to one month after birth. Clinically, it is characterized by abnormal posture and muscle tone, muscle weakness, involuntary movements, and ataxia. It is often accompanied by sensory, cognitive, communication, behavioral disorders, and secondary skeletal muscle abnormalities, and may also involve seizures.