Question
A colleague’s chubby son is over five months old, and he looks very cute with his fair and chubby appearance. Lately, since the colleague has been on leave and hasn’t been to work, I heard that his son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The cause was hypoxia at birth. How should it be treated? What are the causes of cerebral palsy?
Answer
The main causes of cerebral palsy are as follows: 1. Infections during pregnancy: such as influenza, rubella, herpes zoster, and other viral infections. 2. Prolonged labor: conditions like malpresentation, narrow pelvis, incorrect fetal position, advanced maternal age, and weak uterine contractions in macrosomia can lead to prolonged labor, causing fetal distress in the womb and not being timely treated. 3. Neonatal seizures: this is the most important risk factor for cerebral palsy. Neonates weighing less than 2500g require special care, and neonates in a state of suppression are an important factor in cerebral palsy.