1. What is cerebral palsy in children?
Cerebral palsy in children is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that usually occurs before birth, during birth, or in early childhood. It affects children\’s movement, posture and coordination, causing symptoms such as muscle stiffness, spasms and involuntary movements. There is currently no cure, but early diagnosis and treatment can help children reduce symptoms and improve their quality of life.
2. What are the early signs of cerebral palsy in children?
1. Abnormal postures: Babies have abnormal postures when sleeping or awake, such as head tilt or body bending.
2. Retarded motor development: The child\’s motor ability is significantly lower than that of his peers, such as being unable to sit up or crawl.
3. Muscle stiffness: The child\’s muscles are too tight, causing the arms or legs to be unable to move freely.
4. Spasms and involuntary movements: The child has symptoms such as twitching, trembling or involuntary movements of the hands or legs.
3. Classification and characteristics of cerebral palsy in children
1. Spastic cerebral palsy: manifests as muscle stiffness and spasm, usually affecting the limbs and trunk, making movement difficult.
2. Dystonic cerebral palsy: Mainly characterized by excessive muscle tension, resulting in slow and clumsy movements.
3. Mixed cerebral palsy: It has both spastic and dystonic characteristics, showing that motor ability is severely affected.
4. Treatment methods for cerebral palsy in children
1. Physical therapy: Help children improve posture and coordination, reduce muscle stiffness and improve movement ability through exercises and training.
2. Medication: Medication can be used to reduce discomfort symptoms such as muscle stiffness and twitching in children.
3. Surgical treatment: For some severe cases, surgery may be needed to improve your child\’s posture and coordination.
5. How to prevent cerebral palsy in children?
1. Pregnancy health care: Pregnant women should pay attention to their diet and living habits to avoid infections and accidental injuries.
2. Prenatal screening: Conduct regular prenatal examinations during pregnancy to detect fetal abnormalities in a timely manner and take appropriate measures.
3. Early intervention: Neonates with high-risk factors should be intervened and treated as early as possible.
6. How can parents help children with cerebral palsy?
1. Provide adequate care and support and encourage children to face life positively.
2. Provide appropriate rehabilitation training and treatment to help children improve their athletic ability and quality of life.
3. Help children build self-confidence, enhance self-awareness and self-management abilities.
