Signs and Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy (Part B)

Other Signs and Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy

Other signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy include the following:

• muscle tone that is either flaccid or too stiff;
• stiff muscles with exaggerated reflexes;
• stiff muscles with normal reflexes;
• absence of muscle coordination;
• involuntary movements;
• slow and writhing movements;
• difficulty swallowing or excessive drooling;
• difficulty speaking; and
• difficulty picking up objects such as a pencil or spoon.

People with cerebral palsy could be at risk for other neurological problems including difficulty with hearing and vision, seizures, intellectual disabilities and abnormal pain perceptions.

The symptoms of cerebral palsy usually do not worsen with age; however, muscle stiffness could worsen without aggressive treatment.

Treatment for Cerebral Palsy

Although there is no cure for cerebral palsy, there are treatments that can help improve your child's capabilities.

Treatment for cerebral palsy includes the following:

• physical therapy;
• occupational therapy;
• speech therapy;
• medication (to ease muscle spasms);
• anti-seizure medication;
• pain medication;
• surgery (to release tight muscles and correct orthopedic abnormalities);
• orthotic devices and braces;
• wheelchairs or walkers; and
• communication aids.

The earlier you begin treatment, the better your child's chances of accomplishing tasks that challenge them. This is why you should not delay in consulting with a Louisville birth injury lawyer if you believe your child has sustained cerebral palsy at the hands of a negligent physician. A Louisville birth injury lawyer may be able to help you recover damages for current medical expenses, future medical expenses and pain and suffering through filing a claim against the responsible parties.

Contacting a Louisville Birth Injury Lawyer

If your child has suffered cerebral palsy because of medical malpractice, you shouldn't have to pay for expensive medical bills that were caused by another person's negligence. A Louisville birth injury lawyer at Gray and White Law can help you handle every aspect of your birth injury claim. If your child has been injured in Kentucky, contact us today for a free evaluation of your case - 1-800-634-8767 or 502-210-8942.