What Causes Cerebral Palsy?

It’s a common misconception about what causes cerebral palsy, that Cerebral Palsy, or “CP” for short, is a single condition. Actually, it’s a group of neurological disorders that target a person’s mobility and their ability to maintain normal posture and balance. There is no cure for CP, and it tends to be a lifelong condition, although its severity can range from mild to severe.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more commonly referred to as the CDC, states that cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability affecting children, impacting one in every 345 children. According to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation 17 million people across the world have cerebral palsy and 50% of them live with chronic pain.
Generally speaking, cerebral palsy is caused by brain damage or abnormal brain development. Ninety percent of all CP cases occur before birth or during delivery, which is classified as “congenital cerebral palsy.” The remaining percentage occurs 28 days or more after birth, categorized as “acquired cerebral palsy.”
According to the CDC, congenital cerebral palsy accounts for the vast majority of all CP conditions, between 85% and 90%. While doctors do not know the specific cause of most congenital forms of CP, some children may be at a higher risk for developing congenital CP than others.
Remember, it’s not possible to diagnose cerebral palsy without fully understanding what happened to your child before, during, and in the months following birth. That’s why it’s essential to monitor your child’s development over time to look for any indications of CP. A proper diagnosis is critical to protecting your child’s future. You can find abundant resources to help you learn more about the causes of Cerebral Palsy, treatments, family forums, parent support groups, and more at birthinjurycenter.org/cerebral-palsy/causes/

[@PraveenSrJ01]

My younger brother has moderate cerebral palsy with seizures and an intellectual disability

[@dianestraker8703]

So sorry to hear that. Im presently taking care of a cerebral palsy patient. 56 years old

[@semiramuhe2104]

How can you life going? I am worried for my daughter she has cp & 5 yrs?

[@sandralowery4618]

My aquired cerebral palsy was caused my 2 strokes the day after my birth

[@lakshmiprasad2621]

Explain treatment mam

[@BirthInjuryCenter]

Please visit birthinjurycenter.org/ for additional information.

[@catlady7183]

They recieve alot of treatment depending on what kind they have and complications. Alot of treatments include pt and surgery

[@rekhashelke2263]

My child have CP

[@PraveenSrJ01]

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