Patient's question:
The daughter is now seven and a half months old. Both her upper and lower limbs are strong in movement, but she basically lacks independent rolling over and grasping objects. Occasionally, she can roll over, and when in a prone position, she can crawl forward (more than one meter), but she cannot hold her head up stably. Is she experiencing developmental delay or early symptoms of cerebral palsy? What treatment is needed?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of cerebral palsy primarily focuses on the time effect. The earlier a child is identified, the better the treatment outcome, so it is crucial to act promptly. For mild cerebral palsy symptoms associated with neonatal brain hemorrhage, traditional Chinese medicine can be used to promote brain development, along with regular training in climbing, sitting, standing, and supported jumping. Instability in head posture, inability to roll over independently, lack of grasping ability, and difficulty sitting are all signs of delayed development, especially if a child cannot independently rotate at seven months, which is a clinical manifestation of cerebral palsy. The classification of cerebral palsy cannot determine your child's condition without further assessment. The child exhibits high muscle tone in the lower limbs and symptoms of unstable head posture, along with lethargic hand and foot movements. Only through observation and evaluation of the child can we determine the type of cerebral palsy and the appropriate treatment method.