Patient's question:
The daughter of the girl next door is two years old. When she was a few months old, she went for a physical examination. The doctor said she had high muscle tone and was afraid of having low intelligence. Now that she's grown up, she still can't walk and her speech is unclear. The doctor said she has cerebral palsy.Doctor's answer:
First, dyskinetic type: This type is rare, with lesions located in the cerebellum or its pathways, and sometimes the brain is also affected. Second, extrapyramidal type (rigid type): The main manifestations of extrapyramidal lesions are involuntary, irregular, uncontrollable, and purposeless movements, which disappear during sleep. Third, athetoid type: Athetoid type accounts for about 1/5 of cerebral palsy, with the main lesions also in the extrapyramidal system. Involuntary movements that are difficult to control with willpower, and an increase in involuntary movements under stress or conscious movement. Due to the muscles of the face, tongue, and vocal cords, they are often accompanied by language disorders. Fourth, spastic type: This is the most common type, accounting for about 2/3 of cerebral palsy. The main lesions are in the motor areas of the brain and the rupture of the pyramidal tract.