What Is A Cerebral Palsy? What Harm Can It Caues?
Posted on April 22, 2009 by Deon
Cerebral palsy is a group of motor and physical disorders that are connected to a brain injury. These problems result in uncontrolled movements and muscle spasticity. It can affect part of or the whole body. What are the causes of Cerebral Palsy. The cause of cerebral palsy is a brain injury that occurs before birth, during birth, or within the first few years of life. It can be due to prematurity, lack of blood and oxygen, infection, and genetics. The exact cause is unknown. What are the symptoms of Cerebral Palsy. Symptoms vary from person to person. They usually affect the body s movements. Some people may limp, while others have to use a wheelchair. Some have no control over parts of their bodies, such as the arms and legs, which can shake a lot and make walking and simple movements hard to do. Seizures are common in severe cases of cerebral palsy. It does not get worse over time, but symptoms can change. How is Cerebral Palsy diagnosed. A physician asks the parents what they have observed of their child s developmental progress. Then they do a physical...