Patient's question:
He's already a three-month-old baby, and feeding has been particularly troublesome. He hardly suckles milk on his own. He rarely moves, and whatever you do, he does the same. He doesn't cry much either. It feels like his eyes lack vitality, always staring at the same spot without moving. He hasn't been to the hospital for any check-ups.Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of cerebral palsy in children include language disorders, intellectual disability, and postural abnormalities, among others. If the infant is young, these symptoms may not be evident. The symptoms of cerebral palsy in newborns typically do not manifest within the first 2-3 months, during which the infant may not smile, lift their head, clench their fists, or open their hands; by 4-5 months, they may not roll over, and by 8 months, they may not sit up or even grasp objects, nor bring their hands to their lips, among other symptoms. There are many causes of cerebral palsy, but it is estimated that over one-third of cases may be attributed to multiple factors in certain circumstances. Antenatal factors are the most common, including genetic and chromosomal disorders, congenital infections, brain malformations or developmental abnormalities, fetal brain local ischemia, and hypoxia caused by periventricular leukomalacia or basal ganglia damage.