Patient's question:
My child is two years old, but compared to children of the same age, I feel that he is slow in reaction, has poor concentration, and lacks flexibility in his hands and feet. He can sit for a while, but his friends say it's cerebral palsy. Please seek guidance from a doctor. What are the early symptoms of infantile cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Early abnormalities in children with cerebral palsy include:(1) Excessive irritability: Persistent crying, difficulty falling asleep;
(2) Feeding difficulties, poor coordination of sucking and dry swallowing, caregiving challenges, frequent drooling, and persistent failure to gain weight.
(3) Being extremely "sensitive" or agitated, though this is less significant if the child only exhibits such behavior when hungry.
(4) Difficulty extending the thighs outward when sensitive to noise or changes in posture, or difficulty opening the fists during bathing.