Definition |
Cerebal Palsy is a non-progressive disorder of movement
resulting from damage to the brain before, during, or immediately
after birth.
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Cause |
Cerebal Palsy is attributed to damage to the brain,
generally occuring before, during, or immediately after birth.
It
is often associated with other neurological and mental problems.
There are many causes including birth injury, hypoxia, hypoglycaemia,
jaundice and infection.
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Effect |
The most common disability is a spastic paralysis.
Sensation is often affected, leading to a lack of balance, and intelligence,
posture and speech are frequently impaired. Contractures of the
limbs may cause fixed abnormalities.
Other associated features include epilepsy, visual impairment, squint,
reduced hearing, and behavioural problems.
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