Patient's question:
The baby in my colleague's family is one week old and still cannot sit, turn their body to find sounds, or have a focused gaze. They are also not very sensitive to colors and light. The hospital has diagnosed them with cerebral palsy. How can this be treated? What treatment methods are available for children with cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy usually occurs before birth or during infancy, with causes including: birth injuries, neonatal jaundice, brain hypoxia; premature birth, etc. The main symptoms are increased muscle tone, difficulty in abduction, and in severe cases, muscle rigidity, contractures, and joint flexion. In mild cases, fine motor skills of the hands are poor, and the heels cannot touch the ground when walking. These patients often have language development and dysarthria, as well as strabismus. About one-third of patients have varying degrees of seizures and intellectual disabilities. It is unrealistic to completely cure cerebral palsy, but it can approach normal levels. Due to the limitations of current medical technology, medication can only serve as supplementary treatment. Comprehensive therapies such as rehabilitation training and massage are the key and indispensable treatments.