Question
What are the main causes of cerebral palsy in children? Can smoking lead to cerebral palsy in children? Some children with cerebral palsy are still unsteady on their feet at the age of five or six.
Answer
Cerebral palsy is a syndrome characterized by motor impairment, coordination disorders, and intellectual disability caused by brain abnormalities. During the fetal period, if the mother has diseases such as rubella, pregnancy-induced hypertension, or early placental abruption; newborn asphyxia, intracranial hemorrhage at birth; or various brain infections, encephalitis, meningitis, brain trauma, and brain hypoxia in the neonatal period, these may all contribute to the development of cerebral palsy. Smoking can affect the fetus by increasing the risk of preterm birth and low birth weight, factors associated with the occurrence of cerebral palsy but not a direct cause. For the causes of cerebral palsy, it is recommended to seek professional medical advice to obtain a more comprehensive understanding and appropriate treatment.