Types of and Causes of Cerebral Palsy

Title:
Types of and Causes of Cerebral Palsy
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Summary:
Cerebral palsy is not a disease it is a condition.

There are three common types of cebral pal

Keywords:
Cerebral palsy,head injury,brain injury,CP

Article Body:
Definition
Cerebral palsy is not a disease it is a condition.
Causes and Risks

Cerebral refers to the brain and palsy mea

Recent studies suggest that cerebral palsy is mostly due to factors affecting the brain before
A preemie’s risk of cerebral palsy is much higher than that of a full-term baby.

In addition,

Viral infections, lead poisoning, or head injuries that occur early in life can result in acqu

There are roughly 8,000 infants born with this condition each year and some 1,200-1,500 presch

Types
Athetoid cerebral palsy affects the ability to control muscles, leading to involuntary and unc
Spastic cerebral palsy is the most common type of cerebral palsy.

Approximately 60 percent of

Ataxic cerebral palsy affects the sense of balance and depth perception.

Children who suffer

Symptoms

Children with cerebral palsy may develop eating difficulties, bladder and bowel control proble

Treatment

Treatment of cerebral palsy requires a team of specialists to help maximize and coordinate mov
The goal of drug therapy is to reduce the effects and prevent complications.

Physical, speech

Conclusion

With early and ongoing treatment, the disabilities associated with cerebral palsy can be redu

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