Question
At What Age Can the Symptoms of Pediatric Cerebral Palsy Usually Be Observed?
Answer
The timing of diagnosing pediatric cerebral palsy depends on the specific situation. The manifestations include delayed motor development, decreased activity, abnormal muscle tone, abnormal posture, and abnormal reflexes. In the early stages, common signs also include excessive restlessness, persistent crying, difficulty falling asleep, feeding difficulties, swallowing difficulties, nursing difficulties, frequent vomiting, excessive sensitivity to noise or changes in body position, and being easily startled. Cerebral palsy itself does not directly threaten the child’s life safety, but in the early stage when the disease is stable, the quality of life for patients may not be as good as that of normal children. However, cerebral palsy does not directly affect the patient’s expected lifespan, so parents do not need to be overly worried. What is important is to do a good job of nursing to improve the quality of life for patients.