You must have also seen many children for whom it is difficult to walk normally and maintain body balance. This could be a sign of a problem called Cerebral Palsy (CP) which can lead to problems in quality of life if not treated on time. Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is the most common motor disability occurring in childhood. This type of problem has been seen in more than 17 million people worldwide.
People do not have correct information about Cerebral Palsy disease and the methods of treatment. World Cerebral Palsy Day is celebrated every year on 6 October to give a platform to the victims of this disease and to make people aware about the disease. Let us know about this disease in detail.
Know about cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of physical conditions that affect movement and posture. This is a problem that occurs in children that can hurt their developing brain, this problem usually occurs before birth. Its signs start appearing within one or two years of its onset. Children with cerebral palsy may have their arms, legs, and torso appear floppy or their muscles may become stiff, a condition called spasticity. In these conditions, it may become difficult for them to walk normally and do other routine tasks.
What are the symptoms of this disease?
Balance-related problems can be seen in children with cerebral palsy, and in some people, it can affect the entire body. Common symptoms may include growth-related problems for those affected, along with problems with movement and coordination, speaking, and eating. Lack of balance and muscle coordination can make normal life tasks difficult. Parents need to pay serious attention to these symptoms in children.
Why does this kind of problem occur?
Cerebral palsy is a problem caused by irregular development of the brain or some kind of damage to the developing brain. Many factors can be responsible for this, such as some kind of change in genes, any infection during pregnancy, stroke, or problem of bleeding in the brain. Some types of underlying health problems can interfere with the supply of oxygen to the brain, which can also cause this disorder.
Cerebral palsy treatment and prevention measures
Children and adults with cerebral palsy may require lifelong care. This may require physical and mental health care. It is considered very important for parents to keep an eye on the condition of their children. There is no confirmed treatment for this disease, its symptoms need to be given serious attention through supportive treatment.
Cerebral palsy cannot be prevented, the risk of the disease can be reduced by taking some measures like vaccination and prevention of risks like alcohol and smoking.
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