Question
My colleague’s daughter has cerebral palsy. Now, at three years old, she still can’t walk and speaks incoherently, but she is in good spirits. We took her to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said she has cerebral palsy. My colleague is very anxious now. Which hospital specializes in treating cerebral palsy is recommended?
Answer
The symptoms of cerebral palsy include:
- Difficulty with feeding after birth, such as weak sucking and swallowing.
- Uncoordinated and asymmetric movements with little voluntary motion.
- Delayed motor development, such as a 3 to 4-month-old baby unable to hold up their head in a prone position; after 4 months, still unable to bear weight on the forearms; often clenched fists and unable to put their hand in their mouth to suck; at 6 to 7 months, still unable to roll over or sit up for a moment.
- Frequent abnormalities in muscle tone, posture, and movement patterns.
- Newborns often cry little… Currently, here are some recommendations for hospitals specializing in treating cerebral palsy:
- Hospital 1: Located in XX area, a hospital specializing in cerebral palsy treatment with rich experience and a professional medical team.
- Hospital 2: Located in XX area, providing comprehensive cerebral palsy treatment services including physical therapy and speech therapy.
- Hospital 3: Located in XX area, focusing on cerebral palsy rehabilitation treatment with personalized care.