Question
The neighbor’s older sister’s baby has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy for some time now, and although treatment has been ongoing, the results have not been very apparent. Very worried, what should doctors recommend for treatment? How should cerebral palsy be cared for?
Answer
Early symptoms of childhood cerebral palsy include persistent crying, difficulty falling asleep, sensitivity to noise and changes in position, difficulties with feeding and care. As development progresses, there may be delays and abnormalities in motor development, often accompanied by cognitive impairments such as intellectual disability, language, and visual impairments. With age, these symptoms gradually manifest as abnormal muscle tone, reflexes, posture, and even muscle spasms, joint deformities and dislocations, fractures, etc. Suggestions include: If cerebral palsy is diagnosed, treatment should be timely. By increasing joint mobility, adjusting muscle tone, improving motor control ability, coordination ability, strength, and endurance, the motor function can be improved and the ability to live independently can be enhanced.