Cerebral Palsy
A group of permanent movement disorders caused by damage to the developing brain before, during, or shortly after birth.
🔍 Common Symptoms
- Spastic or rigid muscles
- Involuntary movements
- Difficulty with walking, coordination, or posture
- Difficulty with speech and eating
- May have associated intellectual disability or epilepsy
🧬 Causes & Risk Factors
- Brain injury before or during birth
- Oxygen deprivation at birth
- Premature birth
- Infections during pregnancy (rubella, herpes)
✅ What To Do Next
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Assistive devices (braces, wheelchairs)
- Medications for spasticity
- Regular specialist care (neurologist, orthopedic)