Patient's question:
My child is two years old, but compared to children of the same age, I feel that he is slow to react, has poor concentration, and is not flexible with his hands and feet. He can barely sit up for a while. My friends all say it's cerebral palsy. Please advise the doctor.Doctor's answer:
The manifestations of cerebral palsy can be divided into several types.1. The dystonic type primarily manifests as stiffness in the limbs.
2. The involuntary movement type involves involuntary movements of the limbs and head, as well as the hands and feet. When purposeful movement occurs, the involuntary movements of the entire body increase, such as difficulties with frowning, raising eyebrows, speaking, and swallowing, often accompanied by drooling.
3. The ataxic type is characterized by muscle weakness in the limbs, an inability to maintain balance, unsteady gait, and incomplete fine motor skills, such as poor coordination between the fingers and nose. Simple ataxia is less common. Ataxia can also be associated with movements of the hands and feet. Children often cannot maintain a fixed posture and must frequently adjust to stay upright when standing. They learn to walk later than normal children.