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Cerebral palsy

Overview

Cerebral palsy is a disorder of movement, muscle tone, or posture. It's due to abnormal brain development, often before birth.

Symptoms

Symptoms include exaggerated reflexes, floppy or rigid limbs, and involuntary motions. These appear by early childhood.

Treatments

Long-term treatment includes physical and other therapies, drugs, and, sometimes, surgery.

Last Updated: June 13th, 2017


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