Patient's question:
When the baby was born, everything was fine. When feeding, the suction was not strong enough. At four months, the baby, who is generally the size of a four-month-old, can roll over and things like that. It's very strange. Sometimes the baby doesn't listen when spoken to, looking a bit dull and foolish. When taken to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said it was cerebral palsy. How can you tell if a baby has cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
The early symptoms of cerebral palsy in children are characterized by persistent crying and difficulty sleeping, sensitivity to noise and positional changes, feeding and care difficulties, developmental delays and abnormalities, often accompanied by intellectual disability, language, and visual cognitive impairments. As the child grows, it gradually manifests as muscle stiffness, abnormal reflexes, postural abnormalities, and even muscle contractures, joint deformities and dislocations, as well as fractures.First, the family should face the problem and accept the reality. It is important to approach it scientifically. Treat the patient with patience and love, and persist in rehabilitation. If possible, the child should be sent to a regular rehabilitation center for comprehensive training. Common methods include: occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, behavioral therapy, physical therapy (including hydrotherapy and phototherapy), education (including special education, guidance, instruction, and cognitive education), orthotic devices, etc.