Question
A 5-year-old child has been diagnosed with congenital cerebral palsy. By the age of 3, the child’s language development was delayed. At 5, the child began to learn to walk with the help of a wheelchair training, but experiences severe hand tremors, difficulty using spoons for eating, and unstable walking. The child has undergone two surgical treatments but has not seen significant improvement, with normal mental development. Are there any effective treatment methods for such a child?
Answer
Cerebral palsy in a child is indeed a complex medical issue. Medication can improve brain metabolism and function, thereby promoting the child’s neurodevelopmental performance by enhancing brain function. Therefore, the appropriate use of neurodevelopmental-promoting drugs may improve symptoms. The main goal of treating cerebral palsy is to repair and regenerate damaged brain neurons.