Question
The baby hasn’t learned to walk yet. He often falls, speaks slowly, has difficulty forming words, his gaze is dull, responds slowly, sometimes he shakes uncontrollably, always tilts his head back, and rarely smiles. After going to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said that the baby’s symptoms indicate cerebral palsy. What are the causes of cerebral palsy?
Answer
Based on your description, your baby may have cerebral palsy. The majority of cases of pediatric cerebral palsy are caused by hypoxia during or after childbirth. If the mother has conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, anemia, abnormal umbilical cord, abnormal amniotic fluid, poor placental function, or fetal distress in the womb, the fetus may experience intrauterine distress. During birth, excessive force or dystocia can also lead to neonatal asphyxia. If cerebral palsy is treated and exercised actively in a timely manner, some cases may recover to normal. What are the treatment methods for pediatric cerebral palsy? If not treated promptly, it will correct abnormal posture and movement patterns, causing muscle spasms, skeletal and joint deformities, and exacerbating intellectual disabilities. The brain tissue of infants has a high degree of plasticity and strong regenerative ability. With appropriate rehabilitation treatment measures, optimal effects can be achieved.