Cerebral Palsy

Disease Condition of Cerebral Palsy
- Introduction
- Causation
- Signs and Symptoms
- Homeopathic Treatment

Introduction

Introduction of Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy, also known as Little's disease or Static Encephalopathy, is a disease of the motor area of the brain wherein, due to a developmental fault or damage, the brain's ability to control body's movements and posture is lost. Cerebral palsy usually occurs as a result of events that occur before or during childbirth, but it may also be acquired during the first few months or years of life as a result of head trauma or infection.

Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed milestones
- Difficulty in talking, walking, playing or eating normally
- Difficult movements
- Abnormal movements
- Muscle tightness or spasms
- Involuntary movements
- Difficulty with gross motor skills- walking or running
- Difficulty with fine motor skills- writing or using scissors or doing up buttons
- Difficulty in perception and sensation An important point worth noting is that Cerebral Palsy is
- Not Contagious
- Not Hereditary
- Not Progressive
- Not life threatening

Homeopathic Treatment

Homeopathic Treatment for Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy is non-progressive in nature but secondary orthopaedic deformities are common e.g. scoliosis of the spine, dislocation of hip, etc. In order to prevent these and to make daily routine more manageable for patients, timely Cerebral Palsy treatment is very essential. The treatment includes combination of Homeopathic medicines along with supportive treatments such as:
- Physical therapy to prevent muscle weakness, atrophy and contracture
- Speech therapy
- Behavioural therapy to overcome various deficits and encourage the child to learn to use weak limbs Homeopathic treatment for Cerebral Palsy helps in improving muscle tone in the paretic limbs slowly over a period of time. In case of spastic limbs, the medication can help in reducing the spasticity and can thus prevent joint dislocations. The involuntary movements can also reduce with continued medication. Overall, Cerebral Palsy treatment in Homeopathy will result in positive changes in the patient; hence Homeopathy is definitely suggested for all cases of Cerebral Palsy.