Question
What Are the Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy?
Answer
Cerebral palsy, also known as brain palsy, is a movement disorder caused by underdevelopment or damage to the brain. Possible symptoms include sleep disturbances, difficulty with breastfeeding, slow weight gain, abnormal posture, stiffness or excessive flexibility in the body, delayed responses, and a lag in activity and development. Early detection of these symptoms should prompt an immediate consultation with a professional doctor for treatment. The causes of cerebral palsy are diverse, including preterm birth, difficult labor, respiratory distress, severe jaundice, and more. There are over 400 known causes. High-risk factors include a family history of cerebral palsy, preterm birth, low birth weight, severe respiratory distress, intracranial hemorrhage caused by vomiting, and jaundice. To treat cerebral palsy, a series of rehabilitation training can be conducted, including head support training, neck muscle training, trunk compression training, side lying training, sitting up training, crawling training, language training, and intelligence training. The goal of rehabilitation training is to enable children with cerebral palsy to live with normal children and avoid psychological barriers.