Child Symptoms

March 17,2022

Kidney Disease Appears to Be More Common in Patients With Cerebral Palsy Than Many Doctors Previously Thought

Kidney disease and cerebral palsy are more deeply connected than doctors had previously realized. In fact, the latest research has led to kidney disease being considered one of the most common disorders associated with cerebral palsy. In addition, a recent study by Michigan Medicine revealed t

April 12,2020

Neonatal Strokes & Seizures

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Blog / Child Symptoms
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Brain Injury, Brain Damage, Birth Injury

Seizure disorders in newborn children are caused by a variety of reasons, but are frequently the result of a neonatal stroke or other type of brain injury during labor or shortly after birth. Any type of injury to a child’s developing brain can result in permanent damage, leading to a host of neur

February 08,2020

Signs of Cerebral Palsy at 18 Months Old

Cerebral palsy is a birth injury that affects many children, and while some signs of the neurological disorder can be detected shortly after birth, it is often diagnosed between the ages of one and three. As the child grows, the signs and symptoms become more obvious and easier to detect. It’s imp

January 25,2020

Signs of Cerebral Palsy at One Year Old

Signs of Cerebral Palsy in 1-YO Children Cerebral palsy is a developmental disorder which manifests itself in limited motor control and movement issues. The root cause of cerebral palsy is damage to a child’s developing brain, usually caused by a lack of oxygen (hypoxia) during pregnancy, labo

August 31,2019

Cerebral Palsy Symptoms In Babies

Cerebral palsy is a complex group of conditions caused by a brain injury, often caused during the birthing process or developmental growth stage. Since it is caused by a brain injury, cerebral palsy symptoms in babies will vary depending on the severity of the brain injury.

May 25,2011

Detecting Cerebral Palsy After Birth

It can be very difficult to detect cerebral palsy right after a child is born. The reasons for this are very simple. The child, of course, will not be performing activities that require high motor function or a lot of muscle coordination. Because of this, many doctors will fail to notice the conditi

July 05,2011

Some Early Indications of Cerebral Palsy Injuries

Cerebral palsy causes the affected individual to have diminished, or in severe cases, no control over their muscles. This injury occurs at birth and the condition lasts for the entire life of the individual. Brain injuries never heal. The symptoms of this brain injury may worsen over time, resulting

January 12,2016

Cerebral Palsy in Toddlers

Cerebral palsy can affect toddlers aged 1-3 in many different ways. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to identify and take note of developmental milestones and ensure that your child is reaching these within a reasonable time-frame. If your child is struggling for whatever reason, you may want

May 29,2014

Urinary Incontinence and Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy affects thousands of children across the country, and each child will have his or her own unique challenges. Generally caused by damage to the brain during pregnancy, delivery, or shortly after birth, this disorder may limit some of the bodily functions of children that we normally

December 20,2013

Why is Cerebral Palsy Hard to Detect?

Cerebral palsy can be hard to detect. There are several different forms of this disorder, and diagnosis during the first few months of development is not always possible. While there are predictable stages of development for most infants, some completely healthy babies lag a little behind the curve