Question
A child underwent cesarean section due to complete placenta previa and experienced mild amniotic fluid contamination, a slowdown in breathing after establishing spontaneous respiration, and cyanosis, following oxygen deprivation. After five days of hospitalization, the child was discharged. The parents inquire about the appropriate treatments or rehabilitation training for the child, the duration of the training, and the likelihood of returning to normalcy.
Answer
Hello. Since the child is quite young, the symptoms may not be apparent, so it is currently not recommended to undergo a computerized tomography (CT) scan. The onset of cerebral palsy usually occurs before birth or in 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 joints maintaining a flexed posture. In mild cases, there may be poor hand fine motor skills and difficulty in placing the heel on the ground while walking. Patients often accompany language…