Patient's question:
My child is very cute, but so far, he is still too young to walk. His answers are also not very responsive, and he is slower than his peers. Later, when I took him to the hospital for a check-up, I found out that he has cerebral palsy. This has made me very worried. I would like to consult experts on how to take care of a child with cerebral palsy.Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy in children is a group of persistent central motor and postural developmental disorders, characterized by limited motor function due to irreversible brain nerve damage that cannot be repaired. Therefore, cerebral palsy is fundamentally incurable. Currently, clinical diagnosis and treatment for cerebral palsy focus on stabilizing patients' physical functions and alleviating the associated symptoms. Mild cases can achieve freedom and return to normal life through standardized and systematic treatment. Moderate to severe cases can also stabilize and enhance their motor functions and quality of life, thereby reducing the pressure on families and society.