Question
What are the symptoms of neonatal cerebral palsy? If an infant under one year old cannot lift their head while lying on their stomach, and the doctor suspects it may be caused by hypoxia leading to cerebral palsy, is it possible for the baby to have cerebral palsy in this situation?
Answer
Neonatal cerebral palsy is a brain disorder caused by various factors (such as infection, hemorrhage, trauma, etc.), leading to central motor dysfunction and developmental delay. Severe cases may be accompanied by intellectual disability, limb spasticity, as well as impairments in vision, hearing, and language. Cerebral palsy is mainly classified into spastic, mixed, flaccid, and ataxic types. This condition does not progress with age, but patients with motor dysfunction may require correction or treatment with small needles, and rehabilitation training is crucial. In the aforementioned situation, if the infant exhibits the symptom of being unable to lift their head while lying on their stomach, and after being assessed by a doctor,