Question
My child was born without any sense of taste or hearing, always seems dazed, and I worry it might affect the child’s future intelligence. They have no appetite for eating, and the child’s body is weak, not strong enough, and often gets sick. Cerebral palsy leads to coughs and colds.
Answer
Analysis of Symptoms in Pediatric Cerebral Palsy: Pediatric cerebral palsy is not an independent disease but refers to a non-progressive brain injury caused by the underdevelopment of the brain during the first month after birth, leading to postural and motor dysfunction. It is often related to factors such as uterine hypoxia or delivery issues, such as hemolytic jaundice. Typically, there are motor impairments, difficulties in breastfeeding, stiffness of the limbs, reduced movement, and by seven months old, they may not be able to sit up. Some individuals may also have varying degrees of intellectual disability and are easily startled. Only 20% of cerebral palsy patients can be diagnosed early and receive treatment. Most children are observed by parents for abnormal conditions and are not diagnosed until one or even three years old.