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Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Questions

Asked for male, 2 years old from Thane
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MPT(Neurology), BPTh/BPT

Physiotherapist•Delhi
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Cerebral palsy is a non progressive disease which causes motor delays along with other symptoms which like low iq, disorder with sensory system etc. Till now there is no cure for the disease but with physiotherapy and occupational therapy a child can learn normal movement patterns which his brain might not know on its own and be able to perform it with practice. Its a gradual process and therapy would continue for a long time. Please start with the therapy as soon as possible.
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Asked for male, 2 years old from Thane
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Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT), PG...read more

Occupational Therapist•Bangalore
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Cerebral palsy is the condition in which brain got some small trauma at the time of or before birth. And this is a irrepairable damage. But on the contrast the manifestation of this damage in brain can be controlled by utilising brain plasiticty. Make sure to start the child with occupational therapy and physiotherapy at the earliest. Latest studies show good result from sensory enrichment therapy. Later you can add speech therapy too. If child's cognition is not effected the child might as well...more
Asked for female, 9 years old from Kolkata
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DNB (Neurosurgery)

Neurosurgeon•Visakhapatnam
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Dear madam, very sorry to hear your problem. Cerebral palsy is one condition where the treatment journey is tough and requires a lot of patience and family support. The response of treatment is very slow and aim is usually to maintain the present health and prevent further complications. As parents only you can give the best care to the child. Hence your patience is atmost important.
Asked for female, 9 years old from Bahraich
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MD , MBBS

Pediatrician•Jaipur
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Cp is a teamwork if treatment is the concern. A physiotherapist, orthopedician, and many others work under advocacy of a pediatrician.
Asked for male, 20 years old from Gorakhpur
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MPTh/MPT

Physiotherapist•Indore
Hello brijesh
CP is a developmental delay caused by lack of blood supply to brain during the child birth or pregnancy or after the birth.
Recovery totally depends upon the area of rain injured.
Initially you can go for Physiotherapy
alternatively you can think about stem cell therapy,
it has been found effective.
Please let me know if you want detailed info.
Regards.
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Asked for male, 12 years old from Ludhiana
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MPTh/MPT

Physiotherapist•Indore
Hello lybrate-user,
alternatively you can think about stem cell therapy,
it has been found effective along with strenuous physiotherapy
Please let me know if you want detailed info.
Regards.
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MPTh/MPT

Physiotherapist•Indore
Hello lybrate-user,
have you heard about stem cell treatment. It has been found quite effective in cp, paralysis cases.
You can also think about that as an alternative treatment.
Regards.
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Asked for male, 34 years old from Varanasi
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MPTh/MPT

Physiotherapist•Indore
Hello lybrate-user,
is he having spasticity in his leg, if yes than stem cell therapy could be used as an alternative for treating him.
Regards.
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M.S (surgery), M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Neurosurgeon•Gurgaon
You need to see a neurologist or a neurosurgeon doing dedicated work in this field. There is no cure for cerebral palsy but lot can be done to have a fruitful life with the help of physiotherapist and rehab specialist.
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