Question
My friend’s child walks with an in-toe gait, has strabismus, a hand crossover posture, a lopsided mouth, and drools. They’ve undergone treatment but there’s no improvement. I want to know about general treatment methods for pediatric cerebral palsy.
Answer
If a baby’s muscles remain stiff after birth, especially when stimulated or crying, it may be one of the symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy. Besides increased muscle tone, cerebral palsy may also manifest as abnormal movements or postures, such as the arms being fixed in a flexed state or the legs in an extended state, body distortion, and arm rotation. It is recommended to undergo a brain CT scan to clarify the cause of the disease so that targeted treatment can be administered. Treatment methods may vary depending on individual differences.