Question
How should a 16-month-old child diagnosed with pediatric brain palsy be handled? What are the current treatment methods?
Answer
Pediatric brain palsy is a motor disorder that commonly occurs before birth or in infancy, impacting motor development. Possible causes include trauma during labor, neonatal jaundice, and hypoxia. The main symptoms include increased muscle tone, muscle stiffness, muscle spasms, and delayed motor and language development. Treatment includes methods such as acupuncture and rehabilitation exercises, with early intervention and comprehensive treatment helping to improve symptoms. Further examination is needed to determine the condition and targeted treatment.