Understanding The Causes Of Cerebral Palsy
Image Credit: iStock
Introduction
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects movement, posture, and muscle tone. It results from brain damage that occurs before, during, or shortly after birth.
Image Credit: iStock
Prenatal Brain Injuries
Damage to the brain during foetal development due to infections or lack of oxygen can lead to cerebral palsy. This is one of the most common causes.
Image Credit: Unsplash
Complications In Birth
Difficult deliveries or a lack of oxygen to the baby's brain during labor can result in cerebral palsy.
Image Credit: Unsplash
Premature Birth
Babies born prematurely are at higher risk of cerebral palsy due to underdeveloped brain function or complications such as bleeding in the brain.
Image Credit: Unsplash
Infections In Pregnancy
Maternal infections like rubella, cytomegalovirus, or toxoplasmosis can affect fetal brain development, increasing the risk of cerebral palsy.
Image Credit: Unsplash
Genetic Mutations
Although less common, certain genetic mutations that affect brain development or function can lead to cerebral palsy.
Image Credit: Unsplash
Postnatal Brain Injury
Brain injuries caused by infections (such as meningitis) or trauma after birth can also result in cerebral palsy.
Image Credit: Unsplash
Image Credit: Unsplash
For More Stories
like this check out: