Cerebral Palsy Complete Guide

Published: Jun 13, 2023
Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy is a congenital bone deformity of movement, muscle tone or posture.
Another word, CP is a child orthopedic problem or a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood.

Cerebral Palsy Symptoms And Signs

There are some cerebral palsy symptoms and signs that may indicate a child physical disability or child has cerebral palsy. Not all signs are noticeable during childbirth and may turn out to be progressively evident as infants create.

  • Stumpy muscle tone (baby feels ‘floppy’ when picked up)
  • Unable to hold up his/her own head while lying on their stomach or in a supported sitting position
  • Muscle spasms or feeling stiff
  • Poor muscle manage, reflexes and posture
  • Belated development (can’t sit up or independently roll over by 6 months)
  • Encouraging or gulping challenges
  • Likes to utilize one side of their body

Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis

  • Brain Scans
  • Electroencephalogram (EEG)
  • Laboratory tests

Cerebral Palsy Treatment

Long-term cure includes physical and other therapies, drugs and sometimes surgery.

  1. Self-care

Material exercise and unique learning

  1. Cerebral Palsy Therapy

Cerebral Palsy Occupational Therapy, Stretching, and cerebral palsy physiotherapy

  1. Medications

Strength Relaxant and Sedative

  1. Cerebral Palsy Surgery

Gastrostomy

  1. Specialists
  • Pediatric Neurologist

Treats nervous organism disorders in kids.

  • Neurodevelopment Disabilities Pediatrician

Specialises in nervous organism developmental disorders.

  • Speech therapist

Treats people with language and tongue troubles.

  • Orthopedic Surgeon

Performs surgery for situation affect bones and muscles.

  • Occupational Therapist

Improves each day living and work skills of patients.

Restores function and excellence of life to those with physical disabilities.

  • Physiotherapist

Restores muscle strength and function through work out.

  • Neurologist

Treats nervous organism disorders.

  • Pediatrician

Provides health care for infants, children, and youth.

  • Primary Care Provider (PCP)

Prevents, diagnosis and treats diseases.

Cerebral Palsy Care

Kids with cerebral palsy have unique needs. Although your child’s doctors and therapists handle much of his cure, there are big ways you can lend a hand to make your child’s life easier.

Stay On Top Of His Care

Your child may see a number of health care providers, from pediatricians to specialists to therapists and beyond. One doctor likely will refer him to others for the cure and keep tabs on the concern that he receives elsewhere. But it’s wise for you to stay informed about your child’s fitness, too.

Be Your Child’s At-Home Therapist

If your kid has pain from muscle spasms, massage may help, so you may want to study some crucial techniques.

Help Him Be Active

Your kid may not be able to play games at the same level as his peers, but it’s important to get him moving to the best of his ability. Help him walk (if he can), play, and travel as much as possible.

Authors

  • Written by Dr. Jitendra Kumar Jain

    MS Ortho (PGI Chandigarh) & DNB Ortho, Senior Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Chairman of Trishla Foundation, India Experience of 20 years in children with orthopaedic problems, cerebral palsy & congenital limb deficiency. Manage more than 1 Lac children with Cerebral Palsy & orthopaedic problem. Member of different Government & non-government organizations. Cerebral palsy children from every state of India & 20 countries are visiting him for expert opinions.

  • Reviewed by Dr Varidmala Jain

    MBBS, MD (Community Medicine), PhD Public Health Secretary, Trishla Foundation, 15 years experience in counselling & guidance to parents of children with cerebral palsy

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