Patient's question:
In the past few months, I've noticed that the baby is a bit off. When it was born, it didn't have much strength when feeding, and its development was slower than that of a typical child. Its eyes wouldn't follow objects, it couldn't sit up, and it couldn't stand or sit. The doctor at the hospital said it was a case of cerebral palsy. What are the symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the manifestations of cerebral palsy can be divided into several types. 1. The dyskinetic type primarily manifests as stiffness in the limbs. 2. Involuntary movements of the limbs and head, as well as involuntary movements during purposeful actions, such as the appearance of "brown eyebrows" on the face, difficulty speaking and swallowing, and frequent drooling. 3. The ataxic type is characterized by muscle weakness in the limbs, an inability to maintain body balance, unsteady gait, and incomplete fine motor skills, such as those involving the fingertips and nose. Simple ataxia is less common. Ataxia can also be associated with movements of the hands and feet. Children typically cannot maintain a fixed posture and must frequently adjust while standing to maintain balance. They learn to walk later than normal children.