What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy in children?

Patient's question:

Brother got polio as a child and didn't get married until he was 30. Sister-in-law is a bit mentally challenged, but she can still do some household chores. Now, Sister-in-law has given birth to a chubby, white baby, which has made the whole family very happy. However, when the baby is in the prone position, he can't lift his head up, and his crying sound is very small.

Doctor's answer:

Hello! Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy 1. Prone to being easily startled, prone to crying, restless. 2. Weak body, limbs are either soft or stiff. 3. Feeding difficulties, weak sucking, swallowing difficulties or easy to breastfeed, vomiting milk. 4. The baby's mouth cannot close well, weak crying or sudden bursts of shrill screams. 5. Body stiffness when dressing, upper limbs are difficult to put into sleeves, legs are difficult to separate when eating, hands grasp the palms, limbs are stiff. 6. When holding toes, face down, standing on toes, like a ballet with two legs, some even look like scissors crossing. 7. Unable to laugh at 2-3 months, unable to lift head, fingers tightly clenched, unable to open.

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