Top two things you should know about cerebral palsy

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Top Two Things You Should Know About Cerebral Palsy


ďƒź Cerebral Palsy is a complicated disease and each patient suffers in a different, unique only to them. Simply put, cerebral palsy or CP is a condition where the control over the motor functions of a body is impaired or lost to some extent. ďƒź Its primary target is muscle coordination which in turn affects the overall movement of an individual. Occurring during the brain development phase of a child, CP is broadly considered as a neurological disorder.

ďƒź The main cause of the problem is misinformation in the brain or some sort of non-progressive injury done to the brain.


Symptoms

The first and foremost symptom of Cerebral Palsy is physical impairment. The affected regions, limbs, the intensity varies from individual to individual. Entire limbs can be partially or fully affected and no two victims suffer the same list problem. This what makes this disease extremely unique and dangerous. The brains control on the muscles is reduced, causing them to contract or expand sporadically, without any prior notice. Many cases also show that the muscle contractions force the limbs into certain awkward positions that cause a lot of pain.


Treatment There are many instances all across the world that offer effective treatment for CP related disabilities. However, there aren’t any clear cut protocol for cerebral palsy management, since the degree, nature, and intensity of impairment vary from patient to patient. While the most common course of treatment adopted by doctors is adaptive equipment and therapy, a patient may also require surgery and drug therapy. Many doctors also specialize in treatment based on the individual’s condition, prioritizing.


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