Patient's question:
My young nephew has been born for almost two months now, but he's just like other children in that he can't suck milk and always clenches his fists very tightly. The doctor said he has cerebral palsy. What kind of help is needed: What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy in newborns?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy is a syndrome of persistent central motor and postural developmental disorders caused by non-progressive damage to the brain of a developing fetus or infant. Early symptoms primarily manifest as delayed or abnormal motor development, such as delayed milestones like lifting the head, sitting, standing, or walking compared to peers of the same age. Muscle tone abnormalities vary depending on the clinical type and can be either increased or decreased, leading to limb weakness. Due to the influence of muscle tone and the persistence of primitive reflexes, cerebral palsy children may exhibit various abnormal postures in the early stage, such as supine, prone, or upright positions.