Question
As of now, the fourth treatment course (single somatostatin and lisuride) has been completed, and rehabilitation treatment began on October 9th. The child’s leg and hand functions are relatively normal, but there is insufficient head support. The doctor assesses that the head support ability is like that of a baby one month and a half old. Experts, is it necessary to continue the treatment?
Answer
Common early symptoms of neonates or three-month-old infants include being easily startled, persistent crying, loss of appetite, and sleep difficulties. Additionally, early symptoms may include difficulties with feeding, chewing, drinking, swallowing, drooling, and respiratory disorders. Cerebral palsy is not a terminal illness; with early diagnosis and treatment, most patients can improve or achieve normalization, except for extremely severe cases. This is a viewpoint repeatedly emphasized by experts at the National Conference on Early Diagnosis and Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Pediatric Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral palsy refers to…