Question
What Are the Causes of Cerebral Palsy?
Answer
Common symptoms of cerebral palsy often include the feet pointing downwards when held, assuming a ballet-like toe-standing posture, and sometimes crossing legs, resembling a scissor-like shape. By 2 to 3 months, the baby may not smile, lift their head, or tightly grasp with their fingers, nor will they open their palms. At 4 to 5 months, they may not roll over, at 8 months, they may not sit up, and even cannot grasp objects or put their hands to their mouth; in addition, their intellectual development is also behind that of normal children of the same age. Symptoms of cerebral palsy also include difficulties in breastfeeding, weak suckling, swallowing difficulties or easy choking on milk, and vomiting. General weakness, softness, or stiffness in the limbs is also a symptom of cerebral palsy. The baby’s mouth cannot close well, and the cry is faint or intermittent screams.