• Cerebral palsy is caused by abnormality or a disruption in brain development. The problem in brain development could be due to:
• Mutation or changes in genes
• Infections during pregnancy such as herpes, rubella, or chickenpox
• The risk factors include:
• Fetal stroke or disruption in blood supply to the brain of fetus
• Infection or inflammation of the Fetal brain such as meningitis or viral encephalitis
• Head injury during infancy
• Reduced oxygen supply or lack of oxygen to the brain, particularly during labor
• Premature birth

• A woman should get herself vaccinated for rubella or other infectious diseases before planning pregnancy
• Visit your doctor regularly during pregnancy
• The child should be prevented from suffering head injuries

The complications may include:

• Contracture or muscle shortening
• Epilepsy or seizures
• Blindness
• Deafness
• Malnutrition due to eating or swallowing difficulties
• Depression and social isolation
• Lung disease and breathing difficulties
• Early onset of osteoarthritis
• Osteopenia or bone fractures due to reduced bone density

Treatments include medications, physical, occupational therapies, psychological therapy, and surgeries to improve quality of life.

Medication

Botox injections: Botulinum toxins are injected directly into affected the muscles or nerves.

OnabotulinumtoxinA

Muscle relaxants: Oral drugs to relax stiff and contracted muscles.

Diazepam . Dantrolene . Baclofen