Question
My colleague recently had a baby, but the child was born with severe issues. The baby is stiff all over and cannot lift their head. I would like to know about the specific symptoms of neonatal cerebral palsy and how to provide assistance.
Answer
Neonatal cerebral palsy refers to a non-progressive central nervous system motor disorder caused by various reasons, leading to non-progressive brain damage or brain developmental abnormalities. Symptoms include abnormal posture and muscle tone, muscle weakness, lack of voluntary movement ability, and coordination disorders. Additionally, there may be abnormalities in sensation, cognition, communication, and behavior, as well as secondary skeletal muscle problems and epilepsy seizures. It is recommended to undergo treatment under a doctor’s guidance.