Question
My child is now over three months old, and I always feel like there’s something wrong with them; they respond very slowly and don’t seem as lively as other children. I’m worried they might have cerebral palsy. What are the early symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy?
Answer
- One of the early symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy is weakness in the body, with a decrease in spontaneous movement. This may be a sign of hypotonia and can be observed within a month. If it persists for more than four months, it may indicate severe brain damage, intellectual disability, or muscular system disease.
- Another early symptom is the body becoming rigid, which may be a sign of hypertonia and can also be observed within a month. If it persists for more than four months, it may indicate cerebral palsy.
- Lack of response and dullness are also early symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy, which may be a sign of intellectual disability. It is generally considered that if there is no response at all by four months, or no response at six months, it can be diagnosed as intellectual disability. To diagnose pediatric cerebral palsy, it is necessary to consider these early symptoms along with other clinical symptoms and conduct a professional medical evaluation and diagnosis. If you feel that your child has a problem, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and have a professional doctor evaluate and guide you.