Question

A child who was born normally begins to exhibit symptoms like crying frequently and delayed language development as they grow older. What are the typical symptoms of congenital cerebral palsy?

Answer

The typical symptoms of congenital cerebral palsy include visual and auditory impairments, with many patients suffering from myopia or strabismus. Additionally, patients exhibit postural abnormalities, appearing awkward in both movement and stillness. Their posture is asymmetrical, unable to maintain a vertical central position like normal children, and tends to lean to one side or sway from side to side. In terms of growth and development, children with mild cerebral palsy may develop nearly normally, but most patients’ growth and development are slower than that of normal children of the same age, appearing behind. Statistics show that about 90% of cerebral palsy children can survive into adulthood and even old age, with an average life expectancy of about 30 years, but there are also about 10% of patients…