Cerebral Palsy (CP)Causes & Risk Factors

Changes or damage to the cells of the brain (neurons) causes cerebral palsy (CP).  #

Neurons are small cells, but they have very long fibers called axons that are used to transmit electrical signals to other neurons. These axons are wrapped in a fatty substance called myelin that gives them a white appearance. Bundles of these white fibers are called white matter. 

Cerebral palsy has been linked with damage to the white matter of the brain. 

Cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the white matter of the brain. #

Damage to white matter in the brain is a key factor that causes cerebral palsy. Damage to these myelinated axons can disrupt the flow of information between different areas of the brain and cause less muscle control or coordination. 

There are several potential causes of white matter damage: 

1. Perinatal brain injury, which occurs before, during, or shortly after birth. Factors like premature birth, birth asphyxia (the baby not getting enough oxygen), and infection can cause a perinatal brain injury. 
2. Genetic mutations, which can lead to irregular brain formation.
3. Environmental factors like malnutrition and exposure to toxins can also contribute to the development of CP.

To better understand what causes cerebral palsy, researchers use imaging studies to investigate which locations in the brain have white matter damage. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been particularly useful as it can provide detailed images of the brain's structure. 

Studies have found that children with CP have reduced white matter integrity in various regions of the brain, including the corticospinal tract, the corpus callosum, and the internal capsule, which are involved in motor functioning.

Cerebral Palsy Symptoms 

A non-progressive neurological disorder #

The brain injury that causes cerebral palsy does not get worse over time, meaning it is considered non-progressive. CP cannot develop later in life. However, as a person living with CP ages, the condition can cause new challenges and issues. 

Though CP is non-progressive, a lifetime of managing physical symptoms can mean that people with this condition often start feeling the effects of age much earlier. As adults with CP age, they can experience chronic pain, functional loss, early muscle loss, and other premature aging symptoms. They face unique challenges and may experience limitations in mobility, communication, and self-care. 

Our groundbreaking CP protocol

Is there a cure for cerebral palsy? #

There is no cure for cerebral palsy. Traditional therapies focus on managing symptoms and improving functional ability, but do not address the brain injuries that lead to the condition. 

At NeuroCytonix, we go beyond traditional medicine. We developed an innovative protocol designed to help the body repair injured brain tissue to address the condition at its root. 

In a rigorous clinical trial, more children who received the protocol displayed a reduction or elimination of their symptoms as compared to those that received placebo. Clinical measurements showed increases in brain volume, and MRI tractography—a method of modeling connective pathways in the brain called neural tracts—suggested that more connections were forming in our participant’s brains.