Although Cerebral Palsy is a congenital lifelong physical disability with low to zero chances for improvement, there are many interventions available that can be used to reduce its impact on the body and the individual’s quality of life.
A cerebral Palsy treatment includes surgical procedures if possible to improve the condition of cerebral palsy, therefore, offering the patient a chance to improve day-to-day life.
Kids suffering from cerebral palsy in India also require extensive support and care from a team of healthcare professionals and community-based support services who operate together to give the child a chance to heal.
With the growing age, many patients have learned to live with this larger-than-life problem. They took responsibility for their health and wellbeing. However, the support of health professionals and fitness trainers is mandatory to encourage them to fight the disease.
Is it possible to prevent or cure patients with cerebral palsy?
Currently, we cannot say for sure because there is no definite treatment available right now to prevent or cure cerebral palsy.
World Health Organization took several steps to help children with cerebral palsy, public health measures such as seatbelts, pool fencing, and rubella vaccinations are playing a key role in preventing Cerebral Palsy to some extent.
Several treatments and surgical procedures have been developed to mitigate the risk or severity of cerebral palsy.
Some More Information about Cerebral Palsy
Cooling
Newborn infants who suffer brain damage due to the lack of oxygen at the time of birth may be treated with cooling. It helps to drop the body temperature of the baby to reduce the impact of brain injury.
Antenatal Steroids
A single course of steroids given to mothers who are at risk of preterm birth reduces the chances of babies having cerebral palsy.
Magnesium Sulphate
Given to pregnant women who are at high risk of preterm birth, magnesium can help protect babies from brain injuries that lead to cerebral palsy
Medications
Pediatricians who specialize in children-related health issues prescribe medications to improve body movements. Some medicines are taken orally while others are injected or delivered through surgical implanted pumps.
Surgical Procedures
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) is the most recommended neurological surgical procedure that is rarely proposed in very special cases of children with cerebral palsy to permanently remove spasticity in the legs.
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy
Physiotherapists and occupational therapists focus on encouraging children with cerebral palsy to develop movement skills for day-to-day life activities such as clothing, walking, eating, dressings, and toileting.
