How should children with cerebral palsy be cared for?

Patient's question:

My child is not very active and does not cry or fuss easily like other children of the same age. He is too quiet. When other children start walking, he couldn't even crawl yet, and he couldn't speak a few words either. I took him to the hospital, and the doctor said he has cerebral palsy in children. How should cerebral palsy in children be cared for?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, cerebral palsy in children is a common disease in recent years. There are many causes of cerebral palsy in children, which are summarized as follows: parents smoking, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, maternal mental illness, gestational diabetes, vaginal bleeding, pregnancy-induced hypertension, placenta previa, threatened abortion, or contraceptive drugs, fertility treatment drugs, and tocolytic drugs, etc.; high birth weight, premature birth, history of abortion, twins or multiple births. Physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy is far from enough. Cerebral palsy care is also very important, which can effectively improve the therapeutic effect. It can play a certain auxiliary role in treatment. Specific cerebral palsy care methods: 1. Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene for cerebral palsy, bathe regularly, and change clothes, bed sheets, and bedding in a timely manner. Hygiene requirements are extremely strict for cerebral palsy care. This is also a requirement for cerebral palsy care. Parents should not ignore it.

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