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What Causes Cerebral Palsy Disease?
Ok, so I have a friend that is 30 years old and about 8 years ago she was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy disease. I think it is a mild case. But , why was she diagnosed so late in life, like why didn t her symptoms show up earlier? Will her life expectency be effected? I am 15 years old and it is really hard to understand this all. Can you help explain this?
Thu, 28 May 2020
Hi,
Why the detection may have been late.
I must say, I can only guess. The exact reason for your friend's case can only be given by the treating doctor and family.
While symptoms are commonly seen in childhood, many people have mild symptoms that may be missed.
Also, the symptoms may vary, both in the way they appear and at the age they appear. Those are the commonest 2 reasons when the diagnosis is delayed.
Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Saumya Mittal
Why the detection may have been late.
I must say, I can only guess. The exact reason for your friend's case can only be given by the treating doctor and family.
While symptoms are commonly seen in childhood, many people have mild symptoms that may be missed.
Also, the symptoms may vary, both in the way they appear and at the age they appear. Those are the commonest 2 reasons when the diagnosis is delayed.
Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Saumya Mittal
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