Patient's question:
Her cousin's son is one year old and still cannot walk, and his finger extension also cannot be done well. He also seems to have some language when speaking, and he walks with a limp. What are the manifestations of cerebral palsy in children?Doctor's answer:
Please carefully analyze the conditions based on the question and provide an answer. It is strictly prohibited to leave unresolved issues. The manifestations of cerebral palsy can be classified into several types. 1. The main characteristic of children with spastic type is stiffness in all four limbs. 2. Involuntary movements of the limbs and hands, as well as involuntary head movements. During purposeful movements, involuntary body movements may increase, such as the appearance of "brown eyebrows" on the face, difficulty in speaking and swallowing, and frequent drooling. 3. The ataxic type is characterized by muscle weakness in all four limbs, inability to maintain body balance, unsteady gait, and incomplete fine motor movements such as those involving the fingertips and nose. Simple ataxia is less common. Ataxia may also be related to hand and foot movements.