What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy patients?
Disease description:
Today, while chatting with a neighbor downstairs, I heard her mention that a relative of hers has cerebral palsy. Therefore, I would like to learn about the symptoms and manifestations associated with cerebral palsy.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
The manifestations of cerebral palsy patients mainly include the following aspects:
1. Motor dysfunction: Patients may exhibit poor motor abilities, such as inability to grasp objects with both hands, walk with both feet, or even roll over, sit up, or stand. Additionally, they may have abnormal postures, such as head retraction and poor postural stability, including extended lower limbs.
2. Intellectual disability: Cerebral palsy patients often have symptoms of intellectual impairment, with intelligence levels ranging from mild to severe, affecting the patient's cognitive and learning abilities.
3. Language disorders: Common symptoms in cerebral palsy patients include difficulty with verbal expression, unclear pronunciation, or stuttering, which affect their communication abilities.
4. Sensory impairments: Patients may experience decreased vision or hearing, such as strabismus, amblyopia, visual field defects, and difficulty distinguishing sound rhythms.
5. Other impairments: Patients may also exhibit emotional and behavioral disorders, such as stubbornness, temper tantrums, irritability, and withdrawal; growth and development delays, such as short stature; and dental developmental disorders, such as porous and fragile teeth that are prone to breakage.
