Many
people with cerebral palsy do not have fully developed organs. If you get an infection
while pregnant, be sure that doctor takes your concerns seriously. If your baby
comes too early, the day the baby is born you are wracked with fear, anger and
disbelief, or this wasn't what you had envisioned for the arrival day of your
new baby, be careful with cerebral palsy syndrome. Most adults with cerebral
palsy will experience premature ageing of their body organ systems by the time
they reach 40 (such as arteries, veins, and the heart).
Books to Read :
Nathan's Wish: A Story about Cerebral Palsy
Understanding Cerebral Palsy: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (JKP Essentials)
Someone Like Me: An Unlikely Story of Challenge and Triumph Over Cerebral Palsy
Post Impairment Syndrome
Nathan's Wish: A Story about Cerebral Palsy
Understanding Cerebral Palsy: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (JKP Essentials)
Someone Like Me: An Unlikely Story of Challenge and Triumph Over Cerebral Palsy
Post Impairment Syndrome
Most
adults with cerebral palsy will experience post-impairment syndrome, which may
include fatigue, muscle weakness, arthritis, and repetitive strain injury. There
are two factors that indicate potential danger during a prolonged labor, such
as water broke and your doctor didn't make sure that you delivered within 24
hours, or baby got "stuck" in the birth canal with no oxygen supply. Some
studies suggest that cesarean delivery may prevent medical conditions like
cerebral palsy. All maternal infections during pregnancy can pose long-term
health risks to your baby, one of them related with developing cerebral palsy.
Smoking and Alcohol Co relation
Smoking
during pregnancy is also a risk factor for premature birth. Maternal
consumption of drugs and/or alcohol poisons your baby and seriously affects her
nervous system, blood vessels, and internal organs. Babies who survive
being born prematurely and at low birth-weight are at risk of other serious
health problems.
How to Deal With Cerebral Palsy
The
challenges of living with a chronic condition such as cerebral palsy can cause
stress and anxiety, which in turn can trigger depression. People with cerebral
palsy use up to three times the energy required for walking than normal person.
Adults with cerebral palsy should avoid activities that could further damage
their organs, such as smoking, drinking an excessive amount of alcohol and
eating a high-fat diet. Further physiotherapy and equipment can assist relieve
some of these cerebral palsy symptom. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can
be effective in helping people fight their depression and cope better with
their condition.
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