Question 1

can drugs cause cerebral palsy?

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Not directly: Cerebral palsy is caused by injury to an immature brain. It typically occurs when a child is born early or has an event where they have inadequate blood suppply or oxygen to the brain for a signifcant length of time.

Question 2

what  causes cerebral palsy in child?

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Damage to the brain: Cerebral palsy is a term used to label a child who has a static encephalopathy.  There are many different types and degrees of dysfunction that fall within that label.  There are abnormalities of motor function found on neurological examination, but the child may be quite intelligent and otherwise normal.  The cause is complex but involves damage to motor control areas of the brain.

Question 3

what causes cerebral palsy in children?

Accepted Answer

Various causes: It is often not known, but any injury to the brain, whether through an infection, or inflammation or low oxygen, or other, can potentially lead to cerebral palsy. Those insults often happen early on in life or even during fetal stages of life.

Question 4

need expert help here. what are the causes of cerebral palsy?

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Loss of motor neuron: The brain has areas where the nerves that issue working signals to the muscles are located. For these nerves to grow and mature after conception, they need nutrients (oxygen, protein, carbohydrates) all brought to them by the normal flow of blood to their location. This is assured when blood flow in the placenta  ; brain is normal. Nerves die if nutrients are cut off, and this causes motor problems.

Question 5

what could cause a couple to have 2 kids with cerebral palsy?

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Bad luck: Some women have trouble during pregnancy.  Even without any outward signs the woman may carry an infection or carry a risk for thrombosis that can damage the fetus and result in cerebral palsy.  Detailed discussions should occur with her doctor.

Question 6

does cerebral palsy cause a child's coordination to get worse as he grows older?

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Generally not: CP describes a disorder of motion or posture caused by an injury to the nervous system during pregnancy or up to three years of age.The definition of CP makes it separate from disorders causing a deterioration of function as the child ages.Some CP kids who walk when younger will choose a wheel chair as a faster mode of transit when they get older. Actual coordination may improve some with therapy.

Question 7

can cerebral palsy be caused by damage during adulthood, or do you have to be a child?

Accepted Answer

No : Cerebral palsy is a condition related to a brain injury that occurs during birth. One can't develop cerebral palsy.

Question 8

i have cerebral palsy  and im finding it increasingly difficult to move and walk lately? whats a solution and cause

Accepted Answer

U have it backwards: Not "solution and cause." Cause is ALWAYS first. What IS the cause? "Increasingly difficult to move &amp; walk" conveys no useful specific information. It's the beginning of your history, not the end. Is it spasticity? Arthropathy? Contractures? Something else? You need to be examined by a live doctor in a brick-and-mortar office to ID the problem. THEN comes the solution (if any).

Question 9

is chromosome deletion a probable cause of cerebral palsy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are many different potential causes of cerebral palsy, the most common is actually just a very premature birth.  Certainly a chromosomal abnormality can contribute to the development of cerebral palsy.  Thank you for the question.

Question 10

can you tell me what is cerebral palsy and what causes it. what are some treatments for it?

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Depends: CP is a disorder of movement or posture related to brain injury that occurred at some point from pregnancy until the third birthday. It can be associated with many other related problems depending on the expent. Each case is somewhat unique ; most are mild and improve with developmental therapy like pt. It sounds like you need a family conference with dr or referral to a developmental center.

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