Cerebral palsy – Doctor NDTV

Tue,14 Dec 2004 05:30:00

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders resulting from brain damage that occurs before, during or shortly after birth. It is characterised by loss of movement and nerve functions. Those affected by it have problems in mobility (crawling, creeping, walking), use of hands (eating, writing, dressing) and communication.

Tue,14 Dec 2004 05:30:00

Tue,14 Dec 2004 05:30:00

Tue,14 Dec 2004 05:30:00

Tue,14 Dec 2004 05:30:00

Early diagnosis is important so that the child can be given help in the early years of development. Regular visits to the doctor are thus important, who confirms the diagnosis with detailed questions about the child's abilities, behaviour and observing the child's muscle coordination and posture. The paediatrician may on his discretion order the following tests such as the MRI, CTscan, blood and urine tests, BERA and VEP to check the hearing and vision, amongst other things. If there is the suspicion of epileptic fits, EEG or electroencephalography to detect their presence may be done.

Tue,14 Dec 2004 05:30:00

Above all, the parents need to understand and come to terms with the problem that their child has, in order to help him in the best possible way. They can join a support group (like the

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