Patient's question:
In the recent few months, I've noticed that the baby is a bit off. When it was born, it didn't have much strength when drinking milk, and its development was slower than that of a typical child. Its eyes wouldn't follow objects, it couldn't sit up, and it couldn't sit or stand. After going to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said it was a cerebral palsy child. What are the symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the manifestations of cerebral palsy can be divided into several types. 1. The dystonic type primarily manifests as stiffness in the limbs. 2. Involuntary movements of the limbs and head, as well as involuntary movements during purposeful movements, such as the appearance of "brown eyebrows" on the face, difficulty speaking and swallowing, and frequent drooling. 3. The ataxic type is characterized by muscle weakness in the limbs, inability to maintain balance, unsteady gait, and incomplete fine motor movements such as those involving the fingertips and nose. Simple ataxia is less common. Ataxia can also be associated with movements of the hands and feet. Children often cannot maintain fixed positions, and when standing, they must frequently adjust to maintain their standing posture. Learning to walk is later than normal children.