Question
Children are born with cerebral palsy, have unclear language expression, insufficient physical strength, a slender build, hearing impairment, abnormal walking posture, and involuntary arm movements during sleep. Is brain damage the cause of cerebral palsy?
Answer
Indeed, the occurrence of cerebral palsy is related to brain damage during the developmental process. These children continue to develop on an abnormal central nervous system foundation, and mental effort or tension may lead to the appearance of involuntary movements. Certain types of clinical manifestations often become apparent after the age of 2 to 9, and joint contractures or deformities often occur after infancy. The symptoms of cerebral palsy are easy to recognize, and the daily performance of patients is different from that of others, such as difficulty in dressing or bending the body while lying on their back, soft neck that cannot be lifted, and limbs dangling when held in the air.