Can Cerebral Palsy affect your organs like heart,lungs,plus cause more headaches than normal? Thank you

[juanita257]

My son is 13 and has CP so any help would be great being a single mom..My sons is on the full left side being one leg and arm shorter than other..Thanks

[rcwallace21 Administrator]

Hi there,

It sounds like you need to get your son check out for any secondary conditions. CP can affect stamina and can put extra strain on the body. However I don't think it directly affects organs etc Check out Scope page for further info: scope.org.uk/help-and-infor... and seek further medical advice.

Thanks,

Rachael

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[ncmw12 in reply to rcwallace21]

Hi

I agree with Rachel - maybe ask your GP to check for secondary conditions. CP can indirectly affect stamina - it may be more difficult for your son to exercise and if he is overweight or immobile I guess this could affect organs. But apart from that CP is a brain disorder that affects nerves - so I doubt it has any direct effect on organs. But do check with your GP. Very best wishes Nuala

[juanita257 in reply to ncmw12]

I was thinking he is exercising way to much..i get upset with all the sports he starts up again in Sept.He is a good weigh for his age a very active child..I am one of those mom's who is glad when he takes a day and plays on his xbox.

[juanita257 in reply to rcwallace21]

hey thanks so much for replying it is so great to be able to find things out..

[alhaqim]

It is always best to get a second opinion on health issues especially when one has cp

[juanita257 in reply to alhaqim]

Thanks and I do when it comes to my son..