Disease Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is a disorder of movement, muscle tone, or posture that is caused by injury or abnormal development of the brain, most often before birth. Signs and symptoms appear during infancy or preschool. In general, cerebral palsy causes movement disorders associated with excessive reflex or stiffness, abnormal posture, involuntary movements, unsteadiness when walking, or some combination of these disorders. The effects of cerebral palsy on functional abilities vary widely.

People with cerebral palsy often have other conditions associated with abnormal brain development, such as intellectual disabilities, vision and hearing problems, or seizures. A broad spectrum of treatments can help reduce the effects of cerebral palsy and improve the functional capabilities of a person.

Causes of Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is caused by a disorder or disturbance in brain development, typically before a child is born. In many cases, the exact trigger of this disorder is unknown. Factors that could cause problems with brain development, including:

1. Mutations in genes that control brain development.
2. Infection in mothers that affect fetal development.
3. Fetal stroke, interruption of blood supply to the developing brain.
4. Lack of oxygen to the brain (asphyxia) associated with difficult labor.
5. Baby infections that cause inflammation in or around the brain.
6. Trauma, such as head injuries in infants from motor vehicle accidents, falls, or child abuse.

Signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy can vary widely. And coordination of movement disorders associated with cerebral palsy may include:

1. Disorders of the muscles, which is too stiff or too weak
2. Stiff muscles and exaggerated reflexes (spasticity)
3. Stiff muscles with normal reflexes (stiffness)
4. Lack of muscle coordination (ataxia)
5. Vibration or involuntary movements
6. Slow movements (athetosis)
7. The delay in reaching motor skills
8. Prefer to use one side of the body, such as dragging his feet when crawling
9. Difficulty walking, such as walking or running style squat
10. difficulty swallowing
11. Difficulty sucking or eating
12. Delays in the development of speech or trouble speaking
13. Difficulty with precise motions

Treatment of cerebral palsy

Children and adults with cerebral palsy will require some degree of long-term care with the medical care team. Drugs that can reduce muscle tension can be used to improve functional ability, treat pain and manage complications associated with spasticity. Drug selection depends on whether the problem only affects certain muscles (isolated) or the whole body (general).