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| Is cerebral palsy progressive? |
Cerebral palsy is a disorder that is non-progressive. Secondary effects, however, can eventually occur, such as spasticity of muscles. The condition can wors |
| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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| Is cerebral palsy contagious? |
| Cerebral palsy is not contagious, because it isn't a disease. It is the result of an injury suffered close to the time of birth. Therefore you need not fea |
| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Dec 17, 2006 23:43:34) |
| Can cerebral palsy be acquired later in life? |
| No, one cannot "catch" cerebral palsy later in life. Some form of palsy similar to cerebral palsy could result later in life due to brain damage. The |
| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Dec 17, 2006 23:43:34) |
| How many people have cerebral palsy? |
| Nearly half a million people in the United States suffer from cerebral palsy. Statistics show that approximately 5,000 youngsters are diagnosed with cerebral pa |
| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Dec 17, 2006 23:43:34) |
| Can cerebral palsy be prevented? |
| Cerebral palsy can surely be prevented. The primary deterrent is to protect your children against brain injuries after birth. Immunizations for pregnant women w |
| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Dec 17, 2006 23:43:34) |
| How is cerebral palsy diagnosed? |
| Ordinarily, diagnosis of cerebral palsy is made through infant motor skill testing and analyzing carefully the medical background, physical and screening evalua |
| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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| What is the best type of school for a child with cerebral palsy? |
| A child with cerebral palsy is usually recommended to be enrolled in a special school or in a special class within a regular school, a class where there is suff |
| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Dec 17, 2006 23:43:34) |
| What causes cerebral palsy? |
| Cerebral palsy results from brain injuries or problems that occurred either before birth or during the first two to three years of life. The |
| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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| Why are many children with cerebral palsy underweight? |
| The reason why cerebral palsy patients are often underweight is that their intake of calories does not surpass the caloric amount they burn in their daily activ |
| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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| Why do many children with cerebral palsy have repeated fractures? |
| Many children with cerebral palsy have problems with sufficient food intake or particularly avoid milk and other dairy products because of allergies. Since |
| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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| What is the prognosis for the child with cerebral palsy? |
| In general, cerebral palsy can affect intellectual and motor development. The prognosis will much more likely depend on the child's mental ability than on his p |
| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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| Are there different types of cerebral palsy? |
Cerebral palsy is categorized as athetoid, ataxic, spastic, and mixed. These types suggest the kind of movement distress shown by the patient.
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| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Dec 17, 2006 23:43:34) |
| What is hemiplegia? |
| Hemiplegia is a form of palsy wherein one side of the body (right leg and arm) is impaired. It may be accompanied by other symptoms or other forms of palsy |
| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Dec 17, 2006 23:43:34) |
| What is spasticity? |
| Spasticity is a motor coordination disorder of the body which is distinguished by continuous contraction of certain muscles. It is commonly caused by a brain in |
| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Dec 17, 2006 23:43:34) |
| What is athetosis? |
| Athetosis occurs as a result of damage to the brain's corpus striatum. It involves a constant stream of lithe, writhing, and sluggish movements, normally involv |
| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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| Can cerebral palsy be cured? |
| Unfortunately, cerebral palsy cannot be cured. However, the condition can be greatly helped by early detection and treatment, as well as by special educati |
| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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| What type of therapy should someone with cerebral palsy receive? |
| During the early diagnosis of the condition, physical therapy should be initiated. Physical therapy employs explicit sets of training to prevent the deteriorati |
| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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| Is it common for people with cerebral palsy to have seizures? |
| Nearly half of cerebral palsy patients experience seizures. Seizures can happen in cases of abnormal brain activity. Nevertheless, the seizures are usually shor |
| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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| Are people with cerebral palsy more susceptible to other illnesses and diseases? |
| In some instances cerebral palsy patients are prone to respiratory illnesses. Patients with severe forms of the syndrome are often more susceptible to other dis |
| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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| How common is it for people with cerebral palsy to also be mentally handicapped? |
| Statistics show that 10 percent of cerebral palsy patients are severely mentally handicapped and about half are mildly disabled. The patient's mental condition |
| Author: Carla Edgemont |
| Category: Disease - Cerebral Palsy Questions |
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