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Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders involving movement, learning, hearing, seeing, and thinking that occur due to problems with brain development.Cerebral palsy is caused by injuries or abnormalities of the brain. Mo... |
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Symptoms
Injury to the largest part of the brain (cerebrum) can lead to the loss of nerve functions in different areas. Many ...
Causes
Most of these problems occur as the baby grows in the womb, but they can happen at any time during the first 2 years ...
Tests
A doctor's examination may reveal:Abnormal walk (gait), with a tendency to tuck the arms in toward the sides, make "s...
Treatments
There is no cure for cerebral palsy. The goal of treatment is to help the person be as independent as possible.A prim...
Alternative Therapies
For organizations that provide support and additional information, see cerebral palsy resources.
Prevention
However, dramatic improvements in care over the last 15 years have not reduced the rate of cerebral palsy. In most ca...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms of cerebral palsy develop, especially if you know that an injury occurred ...
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