What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy in children?

Patient's question:

The baby in my sister's family just turned 5 months old. Because when my sister gave birth, she lost her strength at the end and fainted. The baby was delivered using forceps and inhaled some amniotic fluid, so they stayed in the hospital for half a month. If the baby gets cerebral palsy, what are the symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy?

Doctor's answer:

Typical symptoms of cerebral palsy in children - most common, involving one limb, most upper limbs are more severe than lower limbs, distal parts are more affected than proximal parts, and the face is usually unaffected. Hello, typical symptoms of cerebral palsy in children - most common, one type involves lateral limb involvement, most upper limbs are more severe than lower limbs, distal parts are more affected than proximal parts, and the face is usually unaffected. After 3 months, children typically show obvious symptoms, characterized by reduced movement in the affected limb, persistent clenched fists, and loss of reflexes. Posture bending before forearm flexion, circling gait, etc. In some patients, the affected limb may initially show lower muscle tone, which may then progress to paralysis.

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