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Cerebral relates to brain and palsy is paralysis, giving Cerebral Palsy (CP) the meaning "Brain Paralysis". Reasons for CP include:
Premature Birth, Infections during pregnancy, Insufficient oxygen reaching the fetus, Asphyxia during labor and delivery, Severe jaundice in babies & Blood clotting disorders (thrombophilias).
Yes, if you go to the march of dimes website you have sited it says genetic defects can contribute to it.
Quoted from the above address: " In some cases, genetic defects may contribute to brain malformations and "miswiring" of nerve cell connections in the brain, resulting in cerebral palsy (2)"
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoNo, genetically the sufferer is 'normal', cerebral palsy is caused by problems during development in the womb, or complications during birth (damage to the brain due to trauma, or lack of oxygen).
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∙ 9y agoResearchers have said that the condition may be due hereditary factors which can predispose a person to cerebral palsy. However, it may also be caused by environmental factors since the brain continues to grow after birth.
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∙ 9y agoCerebral palsy is caused by damage to the baby's brain and is not genetic, though a few genetic conditions could in rare cases contribute to the damage to the brain. There is no gene for the condition, and it is difficult to diagnose in the first few months of life.
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∙ 9y agoCerebral palsy is not an inherited condition. It is a result of an in jury or change that occurs in the developing brain either before or during birth.
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Where can articles be found on cerebral palsy?
Articles on cerebral palsy can be found at the website of an organization that is devoted to researching cerebral palsy. Some such organizations are United Cerebral Palsy and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
Is cerebral palsy deadly?
No cerebral pasley is not deadly.
Who was cerebral palsy named after?
No one. Cerebral refers to the cerebrum portion of the brain and palsy refers to a disorder of movement
When was Cerebral Palsy discovered?
Cerebral Palsy, also known as CP, was discovered by William Little, a English Sergeon, in the 1860's.
Is cerebral palsy an organic condition?
Cerebral Palsy is not a genetic condition. It can not be inherited. Cerebral Palsy is caused most often by a birth-injury happening during or shortly after being born causing brain damage.
Is palsy hereditary?
Cerebral palsy is not an inherited condition. It is a result of an in jury or change that occurs in the developing brain either before or during birth.
Where can articles be found on cerebral palsy?
Articles on cerebral palsy can be found at the website of an organization that is devoted to researching cerebral palsy. Some such organizations are United Cerebral Palsy and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
What is the scientific name of cerebral palsy?
The scientific name of cerebral palsy is "encephalopathy".
Can animals get cerebral palsy?
Yes cats can get the equivalent of Cerebral Palsy and it is called Cerebral Hypoplasia.
What is the most common type of cerebral palsy?
Type your answer here... Spastic cerebral palsy with a percentage of 80% of all cerebral palsy cases.
When was Cerebral Palsy Greece created?
Cerebral Palsy Greece was created in 1972.
When was Cerebral Palsy Alliance created?
Cerebral Palsy Alliance was created in 1945.
When was United Cerebral Palsy created?
United Cerebral Palsy was created in 1949.
Does your face droop when you have cerebral palsy?
It is possible for some forms of facial deformity in cerebral palsy
Can cerebral palsy cured?
Cerebral palsy can not be cured. But, then you can do lot many things to help the patient.
Which organizations can assist those with cerebral palsy?
There are a number of organizations that can assist those with cerebral palsy. Some organizations that may be helpful include BC Cerebral Palsy and the CDC.
Where can one find information about how to support children with cerebral palsy?
One can find information about how to support children with cerebral palsy at KidsHealth. KidsHeath explains what cerebral palsy is, what parents should expect as far as symptoms go, and information on the different types of cerebral palsy.
