Question
My son is five weeks old and can only speak simple words. Is this a symptom of cerebral palsy? What are some good methods to improve the child’s condition?
Answer
Cerebral palsy often develops before birth or in infancy, with causes including birth injuries, neonatal jaundice, brain hypoxia; premature birth, etc. The main symptoms are increased muscle tone, difficulty with abduction, and in severe cases, muscle rigidity, spasms, and joints maintaining a Bend posture. Mild cases may show poor fine motor skills in the hands and inability to put the heel down when walking. Such patients often have language development and articulation disorders as well as strabismus, with about 1/3 experiencing varying degrees of seizures and intellectual disabilities. Cerebral palsy can lead to delayed motor development. If a baby is not active and does not move well at three months of age, or does not show crawling movements on the stomach; if the baby still has a tight grip on their hands at four to six months after birth; or exhibits anxious gait or scissor gait, etc., they can be given Longnao Kang Longnao for good effects. It is expected that the child will have no problems speaking, walking, and studying at school in the future, with their intelligence returning to normal levels.