Question
A child exhibits symptoms of restlessness, loud shouting, aggression, and irritability, and was diagnosed at the age of sixteen with an unknown cause. Past treatments and outcomes: Currently taking Apropizole, Risperidone tablets, and Phenelzine hydrochloride tablets. Seeking help: Hope to fully…
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Cerebral palsy is a syndrome caused by brain damage during prenatal, perinatal, or within the first month of life due to immature brain development. It is primarily characterized by motor and posture impairments, often accompanied by secondary neurological epilepsy, intellectual disability, and language disorders. It is usually associated with conditions such as cerebral ischemia, infection, trauma, and skin damage, such as early pregnancy infections with rubella, herpes zoster, or toxoplasmosis, as well as severe infections and preeclampsia in the middle and late stages of early pregnancy, which may lead to neonatal cerebral palsy. Currently, there is no specific treatment method; treatment mainly focuses on symptomatic relief. It is recommended to start early with intellectual and psychological guidance and special training. 1. It is suggested to adopt comprehensive treatment methods, including special training for intelligence and language, physical therapy, strength training, acupuncture, massage, braces, and casting. 2. Orthopedic surgery is only suitable for patients with severe pain, reasonable intelligence levels, aged 5 years or older, and those who have not responded to non-surgical treatments. The purpose of surgery is to relieve severe pain, balance muscle strength, correct deformities, and stabilize joints. The surgical methods can be divided…