what is spastic celebral palsy?

[rumana313]

What is spastic celebral palsy???? do childern with celebral palsy at birth face diaphram or respiratory problems in the long run??

[alwaysbelieve]

"Spastic" refers to how the muscles are affected.   The Spastic type is when there are exaggerated stretch reflexes, increased deep tendon reflexes and muscle spasm. Since the diaphragm is a muscle, breathing can be affected.

CP is not a progressive diagnosis however, depending on the location and severity of injury, respiratory issue may develop.

My son's injury occured close enough to his respiatory control center that he ended up developing progressive central apnea. The central apnea caused renal problems as well as cardiac problems.

Our bodies were made to work together, so when one system does not work properly it can cause additional issues aside from limiting the ability to walk, talk.

(on a side note...spastic CP is effectively helped with Intrathecal Baclofen--ITB--the earlier the system is placed, the better assistance therapies provide)

[nicky1973]

my daughter was born with group b strep.  She is a spastic quad. also has epilepsy.  she is now 7 and going to school with her sister.  she has had quite a few chest infections, 1 nearing pnuomia, has asthma whith chest infections. but it was worse when she was younger. now she still gets them but you learn the early signs and i take her to the doctors before there is infection and get anti-biotics just in case.  She has just started getting cramps in her legs.  She has botox which is great.  She is still quite stiff but is taking 187 steps in her david hart walker.  with lots of hard work and dedication they can have a fun and semi-normal life. everyone loves her at school.

[Akbari]

the respiratory problem in these cases depends to the severity of the problem. which limbs are spastic? and how old is te child?