Question
Over the past few months, I’ve noticed something off with my baby. When he was just born, he didn’t have much strength when drinking milk. His development is slower than that of other children. His eyes don’t follow objects. He can’t sit up or stand up. We went to the hospital for a check-up and the doctor said he has cerebral palsy. What are the symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy?
Answer
The symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy mainly include muscle tension, difficulty with abduction, severe muscle weakness, spasms, and joint flexion-extension postures. They may also be accompanied by sensory, cognitive, communication, and behavioral impairments, as well as secondary skeletal muscle abnormalities. For clinical classification of cerebral palsy in children, targeted rehabilitation training can be conducted, including gross motor, balance, and coordination exercises. In addition, physical rehabilitation treatments such as massage and physiotherapy can be used to correct muscle tension, promote blood circulation, expectorate phlegm, and regulate Qi and blood to improve internal organ function. The methods of rehabilitation include pushing, moving, pressing, kneading, shaking, and orthopedics, which should be determined according to the child’s age, condition, and symptoms. The effectiveness and skill level are guaranteed. Therefore, it is recommended that you actively seek treatment under a doctor’s advice; the results can be quite good.