Patient's question:
The baby still cannot walk now and is prone to falling. He speaks slowly and has unclear pronunciation. His gaze is very vacant, and he is slow to react. Sometimes he shakes uncontrollably and always tilts his head up. It is rare to see him smile. When taken to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said the baby shows symptoms of cerebral palsy. What causes cerebral palsy in children?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description, greetings. The majority of causes of cerebral palsy in children are due to hypoxia before, during, or after childbirth. If the fetus is in the mother's womb and the mother suffers from diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, or anemia, abnormal umbilical cord, abnormal amniotic fluid, or poor placental function, the fetus may experience intrauterine distress. During birth, excessive uterine contractions or dystocia may also lead to neonatal asphyxia. If cerebral palsy is treated actively and with exercises in a timely manner, some cases of cerebral palsy can return to normal. What are the treatment methods for pediatric cerebral palsy? If it is not treated in a timely manner, abnormal postures and movement patterns will be corrected, while muscle contractures, skeletal and joint deformities may also occur, further exacerbating intellectual impairments. The brain tissue of infants and young children has great plasticity and strong compensatory abilities. If appropriate rehabilitation treatment measures are taken, the best results can be achieved.