Patient's question:
The baby still cannot sit up now, always tilting its head backward, with a vacant stare, doesn't smile much, and always clenches its fists, looking quite off. Even when drinking milk, it lacks strength. After going to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor told me that the baby has cerebral palsy and needs treatment. What are the symptoms of a child with cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
1. Hello, children with cerebral palsy have poorer development in all aspects compared to their peers with normal development. For example: "general weakness, limp limbs or stiffness in limbs; easily startled, arching of the back, little movement or excessive restlessness; difficulty sucking, swallowing difficulties, or frequent choking, spitting up milk when feeding; the baby's mouth cannot close properly, weak crying or intermittent screaming 2-3 months old, still cannot smile or lift their head, continuous crying, clenched fists, unable to open; 4-5 months old, still cannot roll over. 2. Body weakness and reduced spontaneous movement are symptoms of low muscle tone, which can be observed as early as one month old. If it persists for more than 4 months, it can be diagnosed as severe brain damage, intellectual disability, or a muscle system disease.