What is cerebral palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a disease caused by brain damage. It is a disease that affects movement and can cause many abnormal activities of the nervous system. Patients with cerebral palsy often show symptoms such as poor limb coordination, poor muscle tone, curvature of the waist and back, and narrowing of the finger space. If not treated in time, it will seriously affect the patient\’s life activities and healthy development.
Symptoms of baby suffering from cerebral palsy
1. Abnormal postures – Because cerebral palsy affects babies\’ muscle coordination, they often have abnormal postures. These postures include bending the lower back, raising the arms, crossing the legs, etc.
2. Dystonia – Common symptoms of dystonia in babies include muscle stiffness, persistent twitching or shaking of the arm or leg muscles, etc.
3. Problems with motor ability – Most babies with cerebral palsy have problems with their motor ability, which is manifested in the inability to coordinate movement of certain parts of the body, slow response of limbs to sound and light stimulation, insufficient trunk control, and inability to turn over or sit down. Stand firm and wait.
4. Joint Hypermobility – The fourth common symptom in babies with cerebral palsy is hypermobility of joints. This action creates friction and wear at the joints, which, if left untreated, can lead to bone deformities at the joints.
How to detect whether your baby has cerebral palsy
1. Observe the baby\’s movements – If the baby\’s body movements are uncoordinated and unable to turn over or sit up, there may be muscle slowness, which is one of the common symptoms of cerebral palsy.
2. Massage and observe the baby\’s hands and feet – Feel the elasticity and muscle uniformity of the baby\’s hands and feet through massage. If there is muscle tension or relaxation in the hands and feet, there may be a risk of cerebral palsy.
3. Test eye reaction – Test the normal reaction ability of the baby\’s eyes. If it is found that the eyes respond slowly to stimuli such as light and sound, it may be necessary to check whether the baby has cerebral palsy immediately.
4. Doctor\’s examination – See a doctor for a comprehensive examination, consultation and diagnosis. If the doctor believes that the baby is at risk of cerebral palsy, an MRI scan and other auxiliary examinations will be performed to confirm the diagnosis.
How to prevent the occurrence of cerebral palsy?
1. Health care during pregnancy – Health care during pregnancy is very important, including avoiding bad habits and lifestyles, consuming appropriate nutrition, and avoiding excessive anxiety and stress.
2. Baby care after birth – After babies are born, place them in equipment that improves the baby\’s posture, including pillows, sleeping pillows, equipment, etc. Parents should perform massage and correct posture training in a gentle, safe and continuous manner.
3. Treatment – Once the baby is found to have symptoms of cerebral palsy, he should receive treatment in time. You should first find a pathologist to develop a treatment plan, and then send a professional physical therapist or rehabilitation therapist to conduct comprehensive treatment for your baby.
Conclusion
Cerebral palsy is a disease that has serious consequences for babies and their families. Therefore, early recognition of cerebral palsy is important. Observe your baby for symptoms such as abnormal postures, poor muscle tone, mobility issues, and hypermobility of joints to ensure that babies who may have cerebral palsy canGet diagnosed and treated early. At the same time, a health care regimen during pregnancy and after the baby is born is also key to preventing cerebral palsy, which can help mothers avoid the possibility of developing the disease.
