Question
My daughter was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth. She has developmental delays, unsteady standing, difficulty eating, and unclear speech. What medications should cerebral palsy children use for treatment?
Answer
Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive syndrome of brain damage caused by various reasons from pre-birth to one month after birth. The goal of treatment is to maximize the child’s function, improve the quality of life, minimize side effects, and avoid surgery. Measures such as physical therapy, orthopedic treatment, soft tissue stretching, and others help increase joint mobility, regulate muscle tension, enhance control and coordination abilities, and perform fine motor skill training to master daily living skills.