Question
Three years ago, a friend’s child was born with weak breastfeeding, difficulty swallowing, a faint or shrill cry, and at three years old, had weak walking and was prone to falling and slow response to his father’s calls. Is there a possibility of cerebral palsy? What are the typical symptoms of children with cerebral palsy?
Answer
Common symptoms of children with cerebral palsy include intellectual disability, abnormal joint development, speech disorders, and limb weakness. More than 2/3 of patients have delayed intellectual development, and 1/4 have severe intellectual disability. Common lower limb deformities include pelvic obliquity, hip dysplasia, and hip joint dislocation.