Cerebral palsy occurs in early childhood
Any brain damage can affect muscle movement and thinking process
No cure to any brain damage. It is permanent. Treatments are physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, drugs to control seizures, relax muscle spasms, and alleviate pain; surgery to correct anatomical abnormalities or release tight muscles
There are different levels to severity of brain damage
One child might be unable to walk and talk and need constant help while a mild case might just some help here or there but still can come close to a near normal life.
Doctors are researching to find ways to prevent brain damage before and after birth.
It is estimated that 8 million people sustain brain injuries each year in the United States. At least 2 million of those injured will be permanently impaired.
After a brain injury, things that once were easy and familiar become strange and difficult. The injured party often becomes less efficient at their job and their livelihood is jeopardized.
Brain damages can effect emotional behaviors as well. People that have overcome serious injuries may have a different personalitity
Brain damages can be caused by bacteria as well.
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