Question

My child’s growth and development are delayed, and they always have the habit of restless limbs. A friend said this is a symptom of cerebral palsy in premature babies. What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy in premature babies? What causes it?

Answer

Cerebral palsy causes significant harm to infants, and active treatment is required for recovery. Cerebral palsy is divided into three stages: prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal. Starting from premature babies, it is possible to determine the normal development of the brain. A physical examination should be conducted on the child to check for any motor impairments, speech impairments, or limb impairments. Cerebral palsy is categorized into spastic cerebral palsy, atonic cerebral palsy, and ataxic cerebral palsy. Spastic cerebral palsy refers to children walking with a scissor gait or difficulty in walking. Ataxic cerebral palsy is characterized by cerebellar imbalance. Hand-foot cerebral palsy is a type of cerebral palsy similar to ADHD. Early diagnosis and early treatment are crucial.