Question
A one-and-a-half-year-old girl has been experiencing symptoms of tilting her head and blinking her eyes, which have persisted for over a year. During each attack, she will tilt her head back, her eyelids will rapidly blink for about 3 to 4 seconds, and she will be unsteady on her feet, feeling dizzy. After blinking, she feels pain. What kind of disease might this be? How should it be examined?
Answer
Hello! Based on the description, the child may be showing symptoms of cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder affecting muscle control and motor abilities. Specific symptoms include: sudden stiffness in certain body positions, such as difficulty dressing or hugging while lying on the back; softness in the neck and inability to lift the head; reduced activity and delayed development, such as lagging behind same age children in learning to lift the head, sit, and use both hands; difficulty eating, such as poor sucking and swallowing abilities, with the tongue often pushing food out and difficulty closing the mouth; as well as abnormal behaviors such as being easily upset or angry, having poor sleep, or being overly quiet. It is recommended to bring the child for an examination as soon as possible.