Question
I have a question. My child is 5 weeks old and has a type of pediatric cerebral palsy. He is particularly thin, has difficulty walking and speaking, but his intelligence is fine. I want to know if I should give him some brain-boosting medicine every year? What kind of medicine should I give him?
Answer
The early symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy include persistent crying and difficulty falling asleep, sensitivity to noise and changes in position, as well as difficulties in feeding and care. During the developmental process, there may be delays and abnormalities in motor development. It often accompanies cognitive impairments such as intellectual disability, language, and vision. As the child grows older, these symptoms gradually manifest as abnormal muscle tone, reflexes, posture, and even muscle spasms, joint deformities and dislocations, and fractures. There are many treatment methods for cerebral palsy, but they are all aimed at alleviating the symptoms caused by cerebral palsy. As of now, cerebral palsy cannot be completely cured with medicine, so it is important to be mentally prepared for this aspect. Treatment for cerebral palsy requires perseverance.