Question
My sister-in-law gave birth to a boy five months ago, and the child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The family is very worried and would like to know what severe complications can occur in children with cerebral palsy?
Answer
Cerebral palsy often accompanies severe paralysis of the limbs, hemiplegia, and intellectual disability, with hand-foot coordination disorders being less common. If cerebral palsy is not treated promptly, it can affect behavioral development and lead to emotional abnormalities, such as the child showing signs of crying, stubbornness, loneliness, and fragile temperament. Emotional responses may be easily influenced by external stimuli, possibly leading to mood swings and instability. Hand-foot type cerebral palsy is more prevalent in children.