Cerebral Palsy PreventionMeasures of Cerebral Palsy prevention are increasingly possible today. Pregnant women are tested routinely for the Rh factor and, if Rh negative, they can be immunized within 72 hours after the birth (or after the pregnancy terminates) and thereby prevent adverse consequences of blood incompatibility in a subsequent pregnancy. If the woman has not been immunized, the consequences of blood incompatibility in the newborn...more
There are an ever growing number of methods of treatment for the symptoms of Cerebral Palsy and research is being done to find more. The effects of Cerebral Palsy can be lessened by a combination of methods which can include medication, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, orthopaedic surgery, mechanical aids and operations.Obviously, the earlier a child can start any of these treatments, the better. Parents and carers need to...more
Prevention The cause of cerebral palsy (CP) sometimes is not known. However, links have been identified between CP and certain conditions during pregnancy, birth, and early childhood. Some of these can be prevented; some cannot.You can help prevent CP before and during your pregnancy by adopting and maintaining healthy habits.* Eat nutritious foods.* Do not smoke.* Avoid exposure to harmful substances.* See your health professional regularly.Also, help prevent CP in your young child by minimizing your child's risk for sustaining a brain injury.* Take measures to prevent accidents.* Make sure you are familiar with the signs of jaundice in newborns.* Know how to prevent lead poisoning.* Keep your child away from people who have serious contagious illnesses, such as meningitis.* Make sure your child's immunizations are up to date. For more information, see the topic Immunizations.MedicationsMedications can help control some of the symptoms of cerebral palsy (CP), prevent or minimize complications, and treat other medical conditions related to CP.Medication ChoicesAntispasmodics are the most common medications used for people with CP. Antispasmodics can help relax tight muscles and...more
Definition of Cerebral PalsyCerebral palsy is a term used to describe a group of chronic disorders impairing control of movement. The disorders appear in the first few years of life and generally do not worsen over time.Description of Cerebral PalsyThese disorders are not caused by problems in the muscles or nerves outside the brain. Instead,...more
IPL therapy OUCH! Have you ever stretched a rubber band to its limits then proceeded to snap it repeatedly all over your face? OUCH! The very first thing you need to know about an IPL therapy treatment it that it can HURT! It is highly recommended that you use the numbing cream prior to any ILP therapy or ~WARNING~ each zap is going to hurt. So...more
Have you ever given any attention to your breathing? You probably haven't, because we all generally take breathing for granted. The reason is that breathing is a subconscious activity. However, this is not possible for an asthmatic patient, as breathing is highly praised every moment.In an asthma sufferer, the lungs and air passageways are affected. Consequently, it becomes very hard for them to breathe normally or properly. There is no absolute known prescription available for this condition. However, there are certain things that can be applied to curb the symptoms of asthma. The use of an air purifier can help to cure it.Asthma includes two key components: constriction, and inflammation, which takes place in the air passageways. Due to constriction, the airways get narrowed as the surrounding muscles begin to tighten around them. On the other hand, inflammation causes irritation in the airways. Because of inflammation, the airways get swollen up.All of these problems lead to asthma. As a result, the sufferer finds it hard to breathe properly, and the swelling of the lungs causes an asthma attack. During an asthma attack, the sufferer begins to cough and wheeze in an effort to...more
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It is one of the biggest issues in the world of science today. ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders among children, although it also occurs in adults. It leads to symptoms such as hyperactivity,...more
If one asked you to try to remember the last time you endured a situation that resulted in any kind of physical discomfort, you will probably attempt to describe the uncomfortable feeling of pain. Although this is not a memory you would like to...more