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What are specific treatment plans for cerebral palsy?

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What are specific treatment plans for cerebral palsy?

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After the initial evaluation, specific treatment plans are outlined for each child: Seizure medication If the child has seizures, the treatment is based on the type and frequency of the seizures. Complete seizure control can often be achieved using a single medication, but some children with cerebral palsy have particularly difficult-to-control seizures. Medication can have side effects affecting the brain, ranging from sedation to hyperactivity. They can also affect liver function, white and red blood cells, and bone metabolism. Side effects are usually not harmful and resolve when the offending medication is discontinued. The goal of the treating physician should be for the child to become seizure free with few or no side effects. It must be noted that it is of no benefit to the child to be seizure-free but significantly impaired by medication side effects. Medications for spasticity: The treatment of spasticity can involve multiple health professionals. Treatments involve the use of

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