Question

Recent reports on children with cerebral palsy have sparked widespread attention, and many people are curious and concerned about the causes of fetal cerebral palsy. What factors lead to the development of cerebral palsy in fetuses?

Answer

Cerebral palsy is a neurodevelopmental disorder with diverse manifestations. It can mainly be categorized into the following types:

  1. Spastic Type: Characterized by stiffness in the limbs.
  2. Dyskinetic Type: Presents with involuntary movements of the limbs, head, and hands and feet. When attempting intentional movements, the involuntary movements of the entire body intensify, such as furrowing the brows, blinking eyes, difficulty speaking and swallowing, and often accompanied by drooling.
  3. Ataxic Type: Characterized by muscle weakness in the limbs, inability to maintain body balance, unsteady gait, and incomplete fine motor skills such as those required for finger and nose movements. Simple ataxia is relatively rare.