Question
What are the general symptoms of a child with cerebral palsy?
Answer
Cerebral palsy primarily manifests as sudden stiffness in certain body positions, with weak neck muscles, making it difficult to lift hands. When held in the air, the baby’s limbs may curl. The baby has difficulty with breathing and swallowing, making feeding challenging. The tongue often causes milk and food to be aspirated. The baby may cry and be irritable, have poor sleep, or be very quiet with excessive sleep, or may not smile by three months. There may also be developmental delays. There are many treatment methods for the disease, but since the conditions of patients vary, the medical treatments adopted also differ. Therefore, it is necessary for patients to undergo detailed testing as soon as possible to tailor treatment to their specific symptoms.