Patient's question:
A few weeks ago, my good friend had a baby. I visited her last week during my day off. The baby looked chubby and very cute, but didn't move much and didn't cry much either. The doctor said it was due to cerebral palsy. What kind of help is needed: What are the symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy in children is a widespread disease of brain damage in children. Generally, children with cerebral palsy will exhibit symptoms of intellectual disability and lower physical fitness compared to normal individuals. Since cerebral palsy is a disease that occurs in infants, it is relatively difficult to detect the condition early. This also delays the best opportunity for treating cerebral palsy. Therefore, family members should pay close attention to their children, noting signs of delayed response.This is an early symptom of intellectual disability in children with cerebral palsy. It is generally believed that delayed response occurs around 4 months of age, and no response to being called occurs around 6 months, which can be diagnosed as intellectual disability.