World Cerebral Palsy Day 2024:  World Cerebral Palsy Day is celebrated every year on 6 October. This day is celebrated to make people aware about the patients suffering from this serious disease and their difficulties. This day is also celebrated to support the families of these patients. But what is cerebral palsy and with the help of what kind of symptoms can it be identified? To know the answer to these questions, 

What is cerebral palsy?

Dr. Agarwal said that cerebral palsy is a condition in which the right amount of oxygen does not reach the brain of a newborn baby. This usually happens due to the baby not breathing properly at the time of birth or immediately after birth. Due to this, there is a lack of oxygen in the body and the brain can be severely damaged. This condition can range from mild to more severe.

This disease can cause paralysis of any part of the child's body, loss of vision, speech problems or abnormal cognitive development. Although it does not cause any further damage to the brain, the damage once done cannot be reversed. Also, the child may become disabled depending on how much damage was caused to the brain in the first instance.

What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy?

According to the Mayo Clinic, the symptoms of cerebral palsy vary from person to person. Some people's entire body is affected by this condition, while some people only have a part of it. But its common symptoms include-

• Trouble walking or standing
• Walking bent over or crossing legs
• Difficulty speaking or swallowing
• muscle weakness
• imbalance or coordination problems
• Eye or ear problems
• Difficulty learning or understanding
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