Patient's question:
My child is not very active and does not cry or fuss easily like other children of the same age. He is too quiet. When other children start walking, he couldn't even crawl yet, and he couldn't speak a few words either. I took him to the hospital, and the doctor said he has cerebral palsy. How should I care for a child with cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Many children with cerebral palsy have intellectual disabilities: approximately 1/4 of children with normal intelligence, about 1/2 with mild to moderate hypoxia, and about 1/4 with severe intellectual disabilities. The care of children by parents mainly depends on the following aspects:1. Skin care; Children with severe cerebral palsy who cannot maintain a sitting position often lie in bed for long periods. The lateral position is suitable for children with various types of cerebral palsy. Daily care for cerebral palsy is necessary. To help the child turn over, try to reduce daytime bed rest. Clean up urine and feces in a timely manner to keep the skin clean and prevent acne or other infections.
2. Daily care; Daily living activities are the most basic activities that people maintain to live, such as eating, changing clothes, washing clothes, and using the toilet.