Question
The baby has been crying softly since birth, showing insufficient suckling strength. By three months old, the eyes cannot follow objects, and by ten months old, the baby still cannot sit or stand. Development is delayed, often tilting the head back, clenching fists, and showing no expression. After hospital examination, it was diagnosed as congenital cerebral palsy. How should congenital cerebral palsy be treated?
Answer
Congenital cerebral palsy is a disease that occurs before or during infancy, with possible causes including birth trauma, neonatal jaundice, brain hypoxia, or preterm birth. The main symptoms include increased muscle tone, difficulty with abduction, and in severe cases, muscle rigidity, spasms, and joint flexion posture. Mild cases may manifest as poor hand dexterity and difficulty placing the heel down while walking. Patients often have language development and articulation disorders, as well as strabismus. Approximately one-third of patients may experience varying degrees of seizures and intellectual disabilities. The brain…