Question
A 6-month-old baby cannot lift their head, can roll over, and has normal appetite. There are no significant abnormalities, but sometimes the baby will tremble. What is the self-healing rate of cerebral palsy?
Answer
Cerebral palsy is caused by damage to brain nerve cells, and the severity of the condition varies with the extent of brain injury. If the condition is mild, early treatment and recovery may allow the child to grow up as healthy as a normal child. Conversely, if the condition is severe, the goal of treatment is to gradually recover symptoms and approach normality, enabling self-care. Cerebral palsy is in the best recovery period before the age of 6, so if any abnormalities are found in the baby, it is essential to seek early and regular treatment at a hospital. Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive disease. Once affected, damaged brain tissue cannot be repaired through treatment. Therefore, in this sense, cerebral palsy cannot be cured as typically understood. However, through active treatment, the functionality of children with cerebral palsy can be greatly improved and developed. Therefore, treatment and training for children with cerebral palsy should never be abandoned; persistence and perseverance are crucial.