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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a general term for a variety of disorders caused by damage to the brain. The damage occurs before or during birth or in the first few years of life. The brain damage may cause severe crippling, or the symptoms may be so mild that they hardly interfere with the patient’s activities. There are several types of cerebral palsy, and all involve lack of muscle control. Common effects of the disorder include a clumsy walk, lack of balance, shaking, jerky movements and unclear speech. In many patients, the brain damage also causes mental handicap, learning disability, seizures and problems in sight and hearing. About half of 1 percent of the people in the world have cerebral palsy.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Of the many conditions that can be associated with cerebral palsy, one of the most common is pain. Pain can take many different forms, affect different parts of the body, and vary in severity by the individual.
In contrast, cerebral palsy is a lifelong condition caused by damage to the central nervous system. Cerebral palsy can cause weakness throughout the entire body, not just the face. Additionally, it often affects both sides of the face, which can make it difficult to chew, speak, and swallow.
