Essay On Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy is due to abnormal brain development,often before birth. The cause of Cerebral Palsy includes prematurity, genetic disorders,strokes,and infection of the brain. Taking certain precautions during pregnancy might decrease the risk of cerebral palsy. To prevent Cerebral Palsy seek appropriate prenatal care as early as possible in the pregnancy. Avoid using cigarettes, alcohol, and other harmful drugs during pregnancy: these increase the risk of premature delivery. Also rubella (measles) during pregnancy is a cause of cerebral palsy. Signs and symptoms can vary greatly.Movement and coordination problems associated with cerebral palsy may include : Variations in muscle tone, stiff muscles and exaggerated reflexes, Lack of muscle coordination, Delays in reaching motor skills milestones, such as moving arms or pushing up,sitting up alone or crawling,Difficulty walking,such as walking on toes, excessive drooling or problems with swallowing, delays in speech development or difficulty talking.
Cerebral Palsy can’t be cured, but treatment may help. Long-term treatment includes.Physical therapy, which can help your child become as mobile as …show more content…
There are four types of Cerebral palsy. Grouped according to how many limbs are affected.Hemiplegia or diplegia is when one arm and one leg on the same side of the body or both legs or affected.Monoplegia is when only one arm or leg is affected. Quadriplegia is when both arms and both legs are affected. Cerebral Palsy is a brain injury or brain malformation that occurs while the brain is developing. It can occur before,during, or after birth.As a result of brain damage during brain development a child’s muscle control,muscle coordination, reflex, and muscle tone can be affected. Most people often wonder if cerebral palsy is genetic or hereditary. Researchers have found that genetic abnormalities may be one of the leading cause of this birth