Question
A five-and-a-half-year-old boy was diagnosed with pediatric cerebral palsy when he was a few months old, and after treatment, he was able to walk. However, recently, his walking has become unstable. Will pediatric cerebral palsy recur?
Answer
The symptoms of cerebral palsy may include secondary changes such as joint contractures and spinal deformities, which may gradually develop. In addition, patients may experience symptoms such as epilepsy, intellectual disability, sensory impairments, and behavioral disorders. The manifestation of cerebral palsy can be classified into various types, such as:
- Spastic type: Characterized by stiffness in the limbs.
- Athetoid type: Involuntary, unconscious movements in the limbs and head, with an increase in involuntary movements during purposeful actions, such as squinting eyes or difficulty speaking and swallowing, often accompanied by drooling. Regarding the issue of recurrence, cerebral palsy itself…