Patient's question:
My child is now seven months old, and they cannot lift their head, roll over, or sit yet. Our whole family is very worried. Then I saw many reports saying that it's infantile cerebral palsy, and I wanted to consult about it. What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy in children? What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy in children?Doctor's answer:
1. The body is soft, and spontaneous movement decreases. This is a symptom of hypotonia. It can be observed within one month. If it persists for more than 4 months, it can be diagnosed as severe brain damage, intellectual disability, or a muscle system disease.2. The body is stiff, which is a symptom of hypertonia. It can be observed within one month. If it persists for more than 4 months, it can be diagnosed as cerebral palsy.
3. No response and no reaction, which are early signs of intellectual disability. It is generally considered that no response at 4 months and no response at 6 months can be diagnosed as intellectual disability.
4. Abnormal head circumference: Head circumference is an objective indicator of the development of brain shape. Children with brain damage often have abnormal head circumferences.