Cerebral Palsy Caused By An Intracranial Hemorrhage

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(Newswire.net — October 4, 2019) — Intracranial hemorrhage is a medical term used by the doctors to indicate bleeding in the brain and between the skull and brain. This medical condition should be identified early and treated immediately to avoid further lifelong issues or permanent brain damage. Cerebral palsy caused by an Intracranial Hemorrhage is a term referred to denote brain damage or a set of neurological disorders that are identified in infants or early childhood. Cerebral palsy directly affects muscle coordination or body movement. 

In simple terms, Intracranial hemorrhages can kill parts of the brain or cause injuries that control motor function and development. Hence, these medical conditions often end up in cerebral palsy if they are not identified and treated quickly. It also refers to the abnormalities in the developing brain, which affects the ability of the brain to maintain posture and balance or control body movement. 

If we consider statistics from the United States, a report states that over 10,000 babies are born every year with cerebral palsy. It also says that around 1,200 t0 1,500 school going children are identified with cerebral palsy each year. Hence it is highly recommended to examine for a cerebral palsy or an intracranial hemorrhage as after childbirth. 

Here are some of the common symptoms found in a baby with intracranial hemorrhage: 

  • Lethargy
  • Changes in blood count
  • Irregular eye movement
  • Sharp crying
  • Skin discoloration

Similar to any other sort of internal bleeding, intracranial hemorrhages are also critical and is recommended to identify early as the cause of the damage is unknown. In general Cerebral palsy affects the outer area of the brain (cerebral cortex). It is also called the motor area of the brain, which directs muscle movement.

Since it is directly associated with the motor part, some additional disabilities are also associated with cerebral palsy. 

Here are some of the common disabilities: 

  • Orthopedic issues: It creates several health issues for children, such as poor muscle tone, poor balance, poor reflexes, and poor posture. 
  • Vision and Hearing issue: Some children with Cerebral palsy may experience vision and hearing issues; however, it is associated with the severity of the problem. 
  • Behavioral issues: Children with Cerebral palsy may experience some problems behavioral like anger issues, social skill problems, and behavior issues. 
  • Digestive health issues: Some children may face challenges with face muscle control that leads to difficulties with chewing, eating, and swallowing.

Apart from this, they can also experience some other issues like gastrointestinal pain, orthopedic pain, and rehabilitative pain.

Causes of Cerebral palsy:

Now there is no particular reason for the cause of Cerebral palsy, but they are common in premature babies. Some other causes that contribute to the cause are: 

  • Infant stroke
  • Trauma from prolonged labor
  • Blood clots in the placenta
  • Maternal hypertension or infection, including pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Underdeveloped or Malformed blood vessels in the brain
  • Asphyxiation
  • Traumatic head injuries
  • Large infant weight and size 
  • Abnormal delivery methods like pulling the baby too hard or twisting
  • Inappropriate use of birthing tools

Though children are born with abnormalities, not all the child will face difficulty in the movement. Here are some statistics provided by a US organization here are some additional Disabilities Associated With Cerebral Palsy.

  1. Over 50% of the children suffering from cerebral palsy can walk independently.

  2. Approximately 41% of children and babies with cerebral palsy disorder will have some abilities in walking, crawling, and running.

  3. There can be some additional disorders associated with cerebral palsy. They are termed as secondary conditions or co-mitigating factors.

  4. There are high chances for children to suffer from skin issues such as allergic reactions, involuntary skin scratching, and minor skin issues.