Patient's question:
My sister's son is less than one year old. Today, when I took him to the hospital for a check-up, the child always struggled to lift his head up while lying face down. The doctor said it could be due to oxygen deprivation, which is highly likely to cause cerebral palsy. The rest of the child is completely normal. I would like to consult if it's really possible that the child could have cerebral palsy? What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is generally difficult to diagnose cerebral palsy during the neonatal period, but some clues can be identified through careful observation. Was there any abnormality at the time of birth? Such as premature birth, hypoxia, local ischemia, etc. Typically, children with cerebral palsy cannot lift their heads after three months, exhibit poor responsiveness, show significant reductions in motor activity, and even have poor sucking ability. If you ask the doctor to conduct an examination, you may find some congenital reflexes, such as the rooting reflex, the tonic neck reflex, the Moro reflex, etc., or they may not appear at all. It is recommended to go to a top three hospital or a specialized hospital for diagnosis! The above is the advice on "What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy in newborns?" I hope it helps you, and wish you good health!