Question
Recent reports about children with cerebral palsy have sparked widespread attention, and many people are curious about the causes of fetal cerebral palsy. What factors lead to the development of fetal cerebral palsy?
Answer
Cerebral palsy manifests in various forms, primarily categorized into the following types:
- Spastic Type: Characterized by stiffness in the limbs.
- Dyskinetic Type: Presents with involuntary movements in the limbs, head, and hands and feet. When attempting purposeful movements, these involuntary movements intensify, leading to difficulties with frowning, blinking, speaking, and swallowing, often accompanied by drooling.
- Ataxic Type: Features weakness in the limbs, inability to maintain body balance, unsteady gait, and incomplete fine motor skills such as those involving the fingertips and nose. Simple ataxia is rare, and ataxia may also be associated with hand and foot movements. The specific causes of fetal cerebral palsy may involve multiple factors, including genetics, environment,