Treating Complications of Cerebral Palsey
Having cerebral palsey can lead to the sufferer having many complications. Below are some treatment methods for common complications of sufferers of cerebral palsey.
Incontinence
Incontinence arise due to faulty control over bladder muscles. Treatment methods for incontinence include exercise, biofeedback, prescription drugs, surgery, surgically implanted devices that replace or aid muscles.
Drooling
Drooling occurs due to poor functioning hence control of muscles of throat, mouth, tongue. The usual treatment method is to use anticholinergic drugs. These drugs reduce saliva flow; as a side effect, the sufferer experiences mouth dryness and poor digestion. Another treatment is to undergo surgery. Surgery can help with the drooling sometimes but can worsen swallowing problems. Yet another treatment method is to use biofeedback. This is helpful for patients who are intellectually unimpaired and motivated.
Eating & swallowing problems
Eating & swallowing problems arise from inappropriate food and eating positions. Such problems are usually resolved when the caregiver prepares semisolid food (strained vegetables, fruits). Physical therapy can also help to support/promote proper positioning while eating/drinking or help extend neck away from body to prevent choking. For severe swallowing cases, doctors use of a tube to deliver food down the throat into stomach. This requires a procedure called gastronomy (surgical opening in abdomen to allow tube-feeding directly into stomach).
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