Patient's question:
The baby has no expression since birth, doesn't cry or laugh, and now at almost one year old, they still can't sit up. They also eat slower and have generally slow reactions. The doctor said it could be possible that they have cerebral palsy. What are the early symptoms of cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of cerebral palsy manifest in infancy, typically characterized by abnormal postures and a lack of motor development. Although brain damage or abnormal brain development is non-progressive, the clinical manifestations of brain damage often change with the repair and development of the brain. For example, severe neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy often presents as hypotonia in early infancy, which gradually progresses to hypertonia. Balance dysfunction requires the development of infants even when sitting or standing. Secondary changes, such as joint contractures and spinal deformities, also gradually develop. It may be associated with epilepsy, intellectual disability, sensory disorders, and behavioral disorders. For the treatment of cerebral palsy, traditional Chinese medicine can be used. Traditional Chinese medicine has unique advantages in treating cerebral palsy and other brain diseases.