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Cerebral palsy
A group of neurological disorders that appear in infancy or early childhood and permanently affect the ability to control movement of body parts or muscles.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
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Does cerebral palsy run in some families?
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Can people of any age get cerebral palsy?
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Are falculations in cerebral palsy normal?
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I have cerebral palsy, how can I exercise?
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How can cerebral palsy affect your organs?
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Can someone with cerebral palsy have kids?
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Will a child with cerebral palsy ever walk?
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Could I drive if I have mild cerebral palsy?
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What are the risk factors for cerebral palsy?
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Is it true that cerebral palsy is hereditary?
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What sort of disease is cerebral palsy (C.P.)?
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What are legitimate cerebral palsy treatments?
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What are the main challenges of cerebral palsy?
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What are the health challenges of cerebral palsy?
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What are tests for cerebral palsy diagnosis please?
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Why did my friend have a child with cerebral palsy?
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What are main symptoms of child with cerebral palsy?
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What exactly is cerebral palsy and how is it treated?
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How long willsomeone with cerebral palsy normally live?
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For most with cerebral palsy are they able to have kids?
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