Symptoms & Causes of Cerebral Palsy
The symptoms of cerebral palsy can vary depending on how serious the condition is, but include:
- Ataxia – loss of control over bodily movements
- Athetosis – abnormal muscle contractions that cause involuntary writhing movements
- Delayed motor skill development
- Difficulty walking
- Difficulty eating
- Difficulty swallowing
- Difficulty speaking
- Difficulty performing precise movements
- Difficulty seeing or hearing
- Incontinence
- Intellectual disabilities
- Seizures
In some cases, these symptoms only affect one body part or side of the body, but can affect the entire body in others. With proper monitoring and care, doctors may be able to diagnose your fetus early enough to be able to give them treatments that can help ensure a healthy birth. Research suggests that fetal distress during and before birth cause a high percentage of cerebral palsy cases, something that could be avoided with proper care. Some of the most common risk factors include:
- Premature births
- Low birthweight
- Maternal infection
- Oxygen deprivation
Many cases of cerebral palsy are caused by oxygen deprivation – it’s so common that the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) have set specific protocols for obstetricians to follow to prevent this. If your doctor fails to do so, the cerebral palsy diagnosis may come far too late to receive the necessary early treatments.
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Contact our cerebral palsy attorneys at Levinson Axelrod, P.A. if your child was diagnosed with CP. New Jersey’s statute of limitations requires plaintiffs bring medical malpractice lawsuits on behalf of minor children before the child turns 13 years of age. However, initiating a case as soon as possible can allow attorneys and medical experts to immediately investigate while evidence or details are still fresh.
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