Question
I gave birth to a baby at 37 weeks, and at the time, due to oligohydramnios, the baby was born with a small face and was very red. However, now that the baby has grown up, I notice that his little hands always tremble, and he walks on his tiptoes, with both feet not touching the ground, and his legs cannot be separated while walking. What are the main causes of cerebral palsy?
Answer
The causes of cerebral palsy are numerous, but more than one-third of cases may be attributed to prenatal factors. Prenatal factors include genetic and chromosomal disorders, congenital infections, brain malformations or developmental abnormalities, regional ischemia in the fetal brain area, and hypoxia caused by periventricular leukomalacia or basal ganglia damage. In addition, perinatal factors may also lead to cerebral palsy, which refer to brain injuries occurring within one week after birth, including hydrocephalus, neonatal shock, intracranial hemorrhage, sepsis, or central nervous system infections as well as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Postnatal factors may also cause cerebral palsy, including central nervous system infections, cerebrovascular diseases, head injuries, and non-progressive brain damage caused by poisoning from one week to 3 or 4 years old. The onset of cerebral palsy may be due to a combination of various factors. If your baby shows symptoms, it is recommended that you consult a professional doctor for a detailed evaluation and diagnosis as soon as possible.