Question
A six-year-old child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, but there are no apparent issues with their walking, language, or intellectual development. The parents hope to understand if it is possible to inject brain-enhancing medication for the child annually, and which medication should be chosen.
Answer
Premature infants, due to incomplete development of internal organs, weaker immune function, and lower vitality, are considered a high-risk group. Experts at home and abroad indicate that the main causes of death in low-birth-weight infants include intraventricular hemorrhage and hyaline membrane disease, and even if they survive, they may be accompanied by neurological development defects or intellectual disability. On the other hand, macrosomia also needs to be prevented, with the main risks being difficult labor and asphyxia, which may also damage the central nervous system and lead to cerebral palsy.
For children with cerebral palsy, the use of brain-enhancing medications should be assessed by professional doctors based on the child’s specific condition. Parents should communicate fully with the doctor to understand their child’s health status and the effects of