Cerebral palsy or CP is a group of disorders associated with developmental brain injuries that occur during fetal development, birth, or shortly after birth. It is characterized by a disruption of motor skills, with symptoms such as spasticity, paralysis, or seizures. Cerebral palsy is a form of static encephalopathy and a form of it, called spastic diplegia, is sometimes called Little's disease. It is a chronic nonprogressive neurological disorder. The incidence is about 1.5 to 4 per 1000 live births. There is no cure, but therapy has been shown to be helpful to maintain, if not expand, motor functions. It has one of the highest lifetime costs of any congenital disability.
The disorder is marked by several important signs. All persons with cerebral palsy developed it while the brain was under development. This limits the age at which the disorder can develop to at most 5 years old, however 80% of all cases occur before the baby reaches 1 month old. Secondly, it is a nonprogressive disorder, that is, once the damage to the brain is done no additional damage occurs. Cerebral palsy never worsens, though its symptoms may seem to increase with time, due to the aging process. The disorder also never improves. It is a permanent disability which stays with a person for their entire life. Any temporary problems would suggest a disorder other than cerebral palsy, and more tests will have to be done. Additionally, the disorder is characterized by disruption of the motor skills of the person. The severity in the loss of motor skills varies greatly from case to case. Lastly, even though there is a loss of motor skills, the muscles themselves are not the problem. The problem lies solely in the brain's ability to control those otherwise healthy muscles.
Prognosis
Cerebral Palsy is not a progressive disorder. A person with the disorder may improve somewhat during childhood, if they receive extensive care from specialists. Some individuals with the disorder will need to stay under the immediate care of another person for their entire lives, while others have a mild enough case to pursue fully independent lives.
Treatment
There is no cure for cerebral palsy, but various forms of therapy can help a person with the disorder to function more effectively. Nevertheless, there is only some benefit from life-long care. The treatment is usually symptomatic and focuses on helping the person to develop as many motor skills as possible or to learn how to compensate for the lack of them. The disorder does not affect the expected length of life so treatment focuses on quality of life issues. Non-speaking people with cerebral palsy are often successful availing of Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems such as Blissymbols.
2006-08-18 16:37:10
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answered by Anonymous
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There is no cure for cerebral palsy, The damage occured cannot be reversed.
But the intensity of the after-effects can be managed.
Teach children to achieve their maximum potential. This needs real good co-operation and co-ordination between the parents and the medical faculty.
Motivation from the parents is a vital factor. Play is an important factor which children enjoy. The dual benefit of learning and having fun at the same time can be achieved.
Physiotherapy, Vocational and occupational therapy, play vital roles in bringing up the child to maximum self dependent efficient capacity.
2006-08-18 02:07:51
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answered by suresh k 6
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2016-11-05 02:11:36
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answered by Anonymous
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Physiotherapy.
2006-08-18 05:14:57
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answered by Fouad 3
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no medicine ,only supporitive measures like Physiotherapy, Vocational and occupational therapy, play vital roles .
2006-08-18 04:19:16
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answered by doctor asho 5
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