Question
My baby is just four months old, and even now, their hands are still frequently clenched into a fist, and their reactions are much slower than other children. A friend suggested taking them to the hospital for a check-up to see if they have cerebral palsy, but I’m not sure which department to go to. Doctor, does pediatric cerebral palsy belong to the pediatric neurology field?
Answer
If a child is quite young, cerebral palsy falls under the category of neurological disorders, and it is recommended to seek medical treatment as soon as possible. However, China currently lacks effective treatment methods for cerebral palsy, although some treatments are considered to be beneficial. Effective rehabilitation training should be carried out to assess whether the child’s central nervous system development can match that of normal children. Simple oral medications are ineffective, and most children cannot be treated.