What complications can children with cerebral palsy have?

Patient's question:

A child was born with cerebral palsy, which should be congenital. However, their parents are unwilling to treat it, saying that this medical history cannot be treated. I want to know what complications can arise from pediatric cerebral palsy? Can you elaborate on it?

Doctor's answer:

Children with cerebral palsy are typically shorter in body length than normal children and suffer from malnutrition. They often have respiratory diseases and are prone to respiratory infections.
Hearing impairment: 5-8%, commonly caused by kernicterus, affecting hands and feet.
2. Visual impairment: 50-60%, including strabismus, amblyopia, blindness, and cataracts.
Hearing impairment: 5-8%, kernicterus commonly causes dysfunction in hands and feet.
2. Visual impairment: 50-60%, including strabismus, amblyopia, blindness, and cataracts.
Early detection and early treatment can significantly improve the recovery of children with cerebral palsy.

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