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No, Cerebral Palsy is a neurological disorder, meaning it's a disorder of the central nervous system. A mental health problem would be psychological like schizophrenia or depression.

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What is scope?

Scope is a charity special for people withe cerebal palsy.


Which malfunction is a congenital disease characterized by abnormal motor functions?

cerebal palsy


Is palsy treatable?

There is cerebal palsy and it is usually caused by birth trama. It is managed with PT and OT services. Bell's Palsy is an inflamation of the 7th cranial facial nerve with 90% of people making a full recovery.


What Medical equipment for adult cerebal palsey?

Not all forms of cerebral palsy requires medical equipment. It depends on the severity.


What cause cerebal palsy?

It is possible for medical malpractice to cause cerebral palsy. It is caused by a certain kind of brain damage often caused by oxygen deprivation during birth, and is not a genetic disease.


Every Cerebral palsy comes under mental retardation or not?

No. There are people who have Cerebral Palsy who have normal intelligence.


What causes mental retardation and blindness?

cerebral palsy


Can you die from a neurological disorder?

You certainly can. Diseases such as Meningitis, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebal Palsy etc are very serious conditions. Epilepsy can also cause seizures which can under some circumstances lead to death.


Can cerebral palsy patient be mental retarded?

Yes, it is very possible that a person with cerebral palsy can also be mentally retarded. Only a doctor can make the diagnosis.


What is the difference between cerebral palsy and erb's palsy?

Cebral palsy is a cognitive disability. there is bleeding in her brain when you are born, which causes mental problems. Erbs palsy is a physical disability. it does not affect your mind at all. in fact, i have erbs palsy and i am one of the smartest kids in my school. When treated correctly, a person usually has about 90% use of the arm, which is where erbs palsy usually is.


Do people that have cerebral palsy suffer?

Depending on the severity of the Cerebral Palsy but considering that some barely move their bodies it may not be physical pain but your body not listening to you must be mental suffering.


How does cerebral palsy affects the mind?

Generally no but in some severe cases mental retardation is associated with the condition.