Question 1

is a g-tube or jejunostomy be viable in a 15 year old with cerebral palsy who cannot get enough calories?

Accepted Answer

Options: Either option will achieve the goal of increasing calories. Talk with your surgeon or doc,  about the risk/benefit profile of each procedure. There are tubes that can be placed endoscopically, and have two ports for added safety and convienience.

Question 2

my uncle (76 years old) has cerebral palsy and is in hospice for kidney disease since dec. 2021. he is not on dialysis, can i get an estimate for his life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

: We would have to have some data such as eGFR,BUN,creatinine, electrolytes, presence of anemia or diabetes. Surprisingly most deaths from CKD occur before end stage disease. Cardiac causes from high serum potassium, myocardial infarction,congestive heart failure and cancer are some common causes. I wouldn't be able to estimate your uncle's life expectancy without more information.

Question 3

how common is cerebral palsy?

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5 /1000 live births: The approximate incidence is 5 per 1000 live births.

Question 4

what do you recommend for cerebral palsy?

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Gait analysis: CP is just the name for static motor dysfunction---
depending on the degree and type of cerebral palsy treatment include physical therapy, botox, serial casting, tendon lengthening, rhizotomy, baclofen, and a lot of other good ideasneed to see a doctor specializing and interested.

Question 5

i have cerebral palsy, how can i exercise?

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Any way you can: Cerebral palsy is a disorder in the control of your muscles.  Learn how to control them any way you can.  Use you muscles and joints as much as you can to keep them healthy.  Therapists can help you.  Surgery may be necessary, but may be avoided.  Work on doing daily activities yourself without help.  You may need modified clothing, utensils, toilet, etc.

Question 6

what are the different level of cerebral palsy?

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Five severity levels: C.P. Patients can be described using 5 severity levels. Level 5 patients can't sit up on their own, and can't get around without help. Level 4 patients can sit with support and learn to use a motorized wheelchair. Level 3 patients can sit alone and move about with orthotics, walkers, or wheelchairs. Level 2 patients can move about without help, but have visible, mild to moderate, difficulties.

Question 7

with cerebral palsy should i be taking medicine?

Accepted Answer

Depends: on which medication you are referring to: please clarify and check with your treating physician.

Question 8

what are tests for cerebral palsy diagnosis please?

Accepted Answer

History!: Cerebral palsy is the term reserved for non progressive neurological deficits usually related to birth injury or events around the time of birth, infections, obstetric or other injuries from intrauterine causes, high bilirubin from jaundice etc.

Question 9

i was just wondering how can cerebral palsy be acquired?

Accepted Answer

Brain injury: By definition, CP is a disorder of motion or posture resulting from injury to the nerve centers responsible for this function at some point before the 3rd birthday. It can be due to an insult during pregnancy labor, delivery or infancy. Infection, lack of oxygen or blood flow are common factors.

Question 10

can cerebral palsy be cured, or at least reversed partly?

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Improved: Cerebral palsy is diagnosis given to neurological deficits arising perinatally(i.e. Short time before , during or after birth.) by definition it is a mixed bag of non progressive symptoms and signs the picture can improve in time and with rehabilitation depending on the severity of the birth injury.

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What do you recommend for cerebral palsy?

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I have cerebral palsy, how can i exercise?

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With cerebral palsy should i be taking medicine?

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