Patient's question:
The baby is 41 days old today. A few days ago, it could briefly lift its head when placed in a prone position, and now it can hold its head up for 1-2 minutes. When held upright, it prefers to tilt its head backward rather than rest on my shoulder. Its limbs are a bit stiff, and it likes to tilt its head backward. What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy in newborns?Doctor's answer:
1, The body is soft and spontaneous movement decreases, which 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, Abnormal head circumference: Head circumference is an objective indicator of brain morphological development, and children with brain damage often have abnormal head circumferences.
4, Fixed posture: Often caused by brain damage, it leads to abnormal muscle tone, such as arched back inversion, frog posture, or inverted U-shaped posture. It can be observed within one month after birth.
5, Poor weight gain, weak breastfeeding ability.