Question
A two-year-old child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and the family is worried about whether the condition can be inherited by the next generation.
Answer
In fact, congenital hydrocephalus in children is related to genetics, but there are also other causes, such as: fetal infection with viruses or drug side effects during pregnancy. These factors may also lead to hydrocephalus in children. If a child has this condition, treatment should be sought promptly. Cerebral palsy itself is not a genetic disease, but many children with movement disorders may be misdiagnosed with cerebral palsy in early stages.