Cerebral palsy

• What is cerebral palsy?

  Lifelong condition affecting movement and coordination
• What causes cerebral palsy?

  Problem with the brain
• What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy?

  • Weak arms and legs
  • Shaking on the toes
  • Random uncontrolled movements
  • Swallowing, speaking, and vision problems
  • Difficulties in reaching development milestones
• What symptom involves difficulty with limbs in cerebral palsy?

  Weak arms and legs
• What does shaking on the toes indicate in cerebral palsy?

  It indicates a symptom of the condition
• What are random uncontrolled movements a symptom of?

  Cerebral palsy
• Which problems are associated with swallowing, speaking, and vision in cerebral palsy?

  They are symptoms of the condition
• What does difficulty in reaching development milestones indicate?

  It indicates a symptom of cerebral palsy
• What are the causes of cerebral palsy?

  • Bleeding in the baby's brain
  • Reduced blood and oxygen supply to the brain
  • A stroke
  • An infection during pregnancy
  • An injury to the unborn baby's head
• What can cause bleeding in the baby's brain?

  A stroke
• How can an infection during pregnancy affect the baby?

  It can lead to cerebral palsy
• What type of scans are used in the treatment of cerebral palsy?

  Bone scans and ultrasounds
• What does an MRI scan do?

  It uses magnetic fields and radio waves
• What is the purpose of a CT scan?

  To examine the brain's structure
• What type of tests are conducted for cerebral palsy?

  Blood tests
• Is there a cure for cerebral palsy?

  No, there is currently no cure