Patient's question:
My classmates' child has congenital cerebral palsy since birth. It has been five or six years now, and the child is still not improving. The child is now developmentally delayed. Recently, my little nephew was just born, and the child's reactions and movements are a bit slow. The family suspects cerebral palsy. How to judge cerebral palsy in premature infants?Doctor's answer:
The early symptoms of cerebral palsy are not obvious, but they gradually become apparent as the child grows. For example, within three months, the child cannot lift their head and chest in a prone position; by four months, the head cannot be held upright. By 4-5 months, the head cannot turn, the hands cannot reach for objects, and the child cannot sit up by 5-6 months. Symptoms such as developmental delays, increased muscle tension, stiffness in the limbs, and arching of the back may also occur. If these symptoms are present and there is a potential risk of cerebral palsy, it is important to take the infant to the hospital for examination and treatment promptly.