Why do children suffer from cerebellar atrophy?

If a child has cerebellar atrophy, parents who have not experienced it may not know what causes it. Every parent can do a routine check-up before giving birth, which is also responsible for themselves and their children. The function of the human cerebellum is mainly to maintain body balance and coordinate voluntary movements. When the cerebellum atrophies, it may cause abnormalities in your body coordination.

Brain atrophy is a common disease among the elderly. It can occur in both children and adults. Cerebellar atrophy is more common in children and the condition is more serious. It not only affects the physical health of children, but may even endanger the lives of children. If we can understand the cause of cerebellar atrophy in children as early as possible, we can take preventive measures early, which will also help treat cerebellar atrophy in children. What are the causes of cerebellar atrophy in children?

Cerebellar atrophy in children is caused by many factors. Common causes include genetics, brain trauma, cerebral infarction, encephalitis, cerebral ischemia, cerebral arteriosclerosis, gas poisoning, alcohol poisoning, etc. These factors can cause damage to the brain parenchyma and atrophy, deformation, and disappearance of nerve cells. The most important pathogenic factor is long-term chronic ischemia of cerebral blood vessels.

Studies have shown that infections during pregnancy can be transmitted to the fetus through the placenta, causing cerebellar atrophy in the fetus. In addition, severe pregnancy-induced hypertension, premature birth, delayed labor, asphyxia or dyspnea at birth, and intracranial hemorrhage after birth can all cause cerebral atrophy in children.

In addition, if children develop malignant tumors, it may cause metabolic disorders, leading to brain atrophy and dementia. Brain tumors can also directly damage brain tissue, causing brain atrophy and dementia in children.

To sum up, the common causes of cerebellar atrophy in children are genetic factors and insufficient nutritional supply and demand. Brain atrophy in children is a serious disease with great harm. Parents should take preventive measures in time, especially during pregnancy, parents should do relevant examinations to avoid brain atrophy in the fetus after birth.