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causes of cerebral palsy

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What is cerebral palsy?   - This condition is caused by an injury or malformation associated with the brain that takes place before, during or just after the birth when the baby’s brain is under developed. If this brain damage occurs while the brain under developing stage a child’s muscle coordination, reflex, muscle control, muscle tone, balance, and posture can be affected. Problems before birth Cerebral palsy most commonly occurs due to a problem that occurs during the development of a baby’s brain while it is still in the womb. These include: ·          Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) – damage occurs to part of the brain called white matter, probably because of a reduction in the baby’s blood or oxygen supply. ·          Mother caught by any of the infection including rubella, toxoplasmosis, cytomegalovirus, or chickenpox. ·    ...

cerebral palsy causes & symptoms

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Cerebral palsy is a set of neurological disorders that affect balance, muscle tone, and movement. This condition is caused by damage, which occurs in the developing, immature brain, mostly before birth. Cerebral palsy initiates in the area of the brain that controls the movement of muscles. There are two types of CP- cerebral palsy, when a person is born with this disorder that’s called “congenital CP” and if some get it after the birth it is called as “acquired CP.” People who have cerebral palsy either can have mild issues with muscle control or severe issues when they cannot walk. Some people even experience difficulty in talking. Causes of cerebral palsy Here are some problems that can damage the brain or disrupt its growth are as follow: ·          Bleeding in the brain before birth while baby still in the womb, at the time of birth or after the birth ·       ...