Patient's question:
My child is now seven months old and cannot lift his 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:
The symptoms of cerebral palsy vary in children at different stages.1-3 months infants:
- Is there thumb adduction, clenched fists, or upper limb adduction and internal rotation?
- Does the infant not pay attention to looking at people, or does their gaze not follow?
- Is the head unstable, unable to hold it vertically, or does it sway left or right, or shake to one side? Can the head not be lifted while in prone position?
- Has the muscle tone changed, such as a stiff body, rigid torso, or a floppy body?
4-5 months:
- Are there early signs of cerebral palsy in infants, such as eyes that do not follow, lack of attention to looking at people, or inflexible eyes?
- Is the infant still unable to roll over, or does the elevation in prone position not reach 90°?
- Is the body gradually becoming stiffer and forming an inverted arch, or do the lower limbs cross in a scissor-like position?