Question
What are the treatment methods for preterm brain damage?
Answer
Preterm brain damage is common in the perinatal period or infancy, with possible causes including birth injuries, neonatal jaundice, brain hypoxia, and prematurity. The main symptoms include increased muscle tone, inability to touch the heel while walking, and may also be accompanied by developmental disorders in language, speech impairments, and strabismus. About one-third of patients may also have varying degrees of epilepsy and intellectual disabilities. Preterm brain damage can lead to delayed motor development. During the treatment process, if the parents of the patient do not cooperate, it may increase the difficulty. However, based on increased muscle tone and symptoms such as inability to rotate red balls and human faces, cerebral palsy cannot be diagnosed. Therefore, the manifestations you mentioned are not sufficient to serve as a standard for cerebral palsy. For the patient you mentioned, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.