What should I do if my child has cerebral palsy?
Disease description:
The child of my neighbor has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and is in particularly poor mental condition. I would like to ask, what should be done if someone has cerebral palsy?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
Treatment Methods for Cerebral Palsy:
1. Comprehensive Treatment: Includes medication, physical therapy, rehabilitation training, and surgery. Medication can relieve symptoms such as muscle stiffness. Physical therapies, such as nerve electrical stimulation, heat therapy, and hydrotherapy, can improve muscle function and coordination.
2. Rehabilitation Training: Includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Physical therapy aims to enhance the patient's mobility and coordination; occupational therapy focuses on developing the patient's daily living skills; speech therapy helps improve the patient's communication abilities.
3. Surgical Treatment: Some cerebral palsy patients, especially those with significant deformities or functional impairments, may require surgical intervention. Surgery can correct deformities and improve muscle function.
