Question
What are the causes of pediatric cerebral palsy?
Answer
Hello: Cerebral palsy can be caused by a variety of factors. Generally, the causes can be divided into three main categories: prenatal fetal infection, hemorrhage, and developmental abnormalities, as well as maternal hypertension, diabetes, abdominal trauma, and radiation exposure during pregnancy. Birth factors such as amniocentesis, preterm birth, asphyxia, difficult labor, and instrumental delivery injuries are also potential causes. Postnatal factors such as hypoxia, infection, trauma, intracranial hemorrhage, and kernicterus may also lead to cerebral palsy. It is recommended to prepare adequately during pregnancy, maintain a cheerful mood for pregnant women, reduce various bacterial and viral infections, and avoid contact with cats and dogs to prevent toxoplasmosis that may affect fetal brain development. At the same time, it is important to avoid trauma and preterm birth or difficult labor. The above suggestions are regarding the question ‘What are the causes of pediatric cerebral palsy?’ I hope this helps you. Wishing you good health!