Question
Newborns exhibiting symptoms such as persistent crying, difficulty in suckling, and muscle stiffness are diagnosed with cerebral palsy by doctors. How can one rapidly diagnose pediatric cerebral palsy?
Answer
Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive syndrome caused by non-progressive brain damage due to certain reasons before, during, or early in infancy. Its main features include central motor disorders and postural abnormalities, which may be accompanied by other abnormalities such as intellectual disability, seizures, behavioral disorders, and sensory impairments. Although clinical symptoms may change with age growth and as the brain matures, the lesion of the central nervous system remains constant. This condition is also known as pediatric cerebral palsy, referring to the stage when the brain is not yet fully developed within a month after birth due to non-