Question
The baby has been different from other children since infancy, showing a lack of focus, rarely smiling, speaking late, and still struggling with unclear speech. Walking is unstable, and development is slow, causing great concern for the family. After hospital examination, the baby was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Can a child with cerebral palsy be cured?
Answer
Generally speaking, cerebral palsy can be treated, especially if caught early. The key to treatment lies in early detection, diagnosis, and intervention. The optimal treatment period is before the baby is 6 months old, followed by before the baby turns 1 and before the baby turns 3. After 3 years of age, the brain forms a blood-brain barrier, significantly reducing the effectiveness of medication. Current treatment methods include rehabilitation training, surgery, and a combination of traditional Chinese medicine with rehabilitation training and cell transplantation. Overall, comprehensive traditional Chinese medicine treatment and rehabilitation training show better results.