Question
My daughter was diagnosed with cerebral palsy from birth, which has greatly saddened me. Her development is significantly slower than that of her age-matched peers, she cannot stand steadily, struggles to hold things, eating is difficult, and her speech is unclear. Even calling ‘mommy’ is a challenge. What medications are available for children with cerebral palsy?
Answer
Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive disease; with age, the condition may improve but will not worsen. However, if left untreated, there may be deformities and regressions in physical and language abilities. Traditionally, treatment methods for pediatric cerebral palsy include medication and surgery. However, medication treatment progresses slowly because pediatric cerebral palsy is caused by non-progressive brain damage, and the effectiveness of medication is poor. Moreover, medications have side effects that are harmful to the body. Surgery carries high risks, involves significant trauma, is difficult to heal, prone to recurrence, incomplete, and can easily lead to permanent disability. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, neuro-nutritional supplements, and rehabilitation training are effective treatment methods for cerebral palsy in children under 2 years of age.