Patient's question:
I have a friend whose child was recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy shortly after birth. His family is very worried. Hello everyone, do you know what causes infantile cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
The causes of cerebral palsy include factors such as pre-pregnancy and delivery-related issues, including congenital abnormalities in brain development and growth, and drowning or respiratory difficulties. There are many causes of pediatric cerebral palsy, which can be summarized as follows: parents smoking, drug use, maternal mental illness, gestational diabetes, vaginal bleeding, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, placenta previa, threatened miscarriage, or the use of fertility drugs or tocolytic medications. The key to treating pediatric cerebral palsy lies in early detection and early intervention. Pediatric cerebral palsy is primarily caused by brain hypoxia and edema during or around birth, leading to damage and inflammation of brain neurons. It is essential to identify the specific cause, while also actively providing nutrients to brain cells and employing methods such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy during treatment.