Medical Information to help understand about Cameron's condition
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I am not in the medical field and am not a medical expert. Information gathered from online medical websites.
 
Just look at this child!! Isn't he beautiful?
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If anyone may be confused about why Cameron is a Miracle Child and a special part of the lives of many, below are as simple of explanations about his medical conditions. This includes present conditions. God is the master of all people and has a reason for everything. He will not give us anything we can't handle. If
people choose not take on the added responsibility of a handicapped child, shame on them. He really is a joy to the lives of many. Those that are close to Cameron do not see a handicapped child. Like Deborah said, he is a very happy baby. Although he can't communicate by using sentences, his actions speak very loudly. |
| Cerebral Palsy | Neurological disorders that appear in infancy or early childhood that permanently affect body movement and
muscle coordination but don’t worsen over time. Even though cerebral palsy affects muscle movement, it isn’t caused by problems in the muscles or nerves. It is caused by abnormalities in parts of the brain that control muscle movements. The majority of children with cerebral palsy are born with it, although it may not be detected until months or years later. The early signs of cerebral
palsy usually appear before a child reaches 3 years of age. Signs:
* lack of muscle coordination when performing voluntary movements
* stiff or tight muscles and exaggerated reflexes
* walking with one foot or leg dragging
* walking on the toes
* a crouched gait, or a “scissored” gait
* muscle tone that is either too stiff or too floppy
Cerebral palsy can’t be cured, but treatment will often improve a child's capabilities. Treatmentmay include physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, drugs to control seizures, relax muscle spasms, and alleviate pain; surgery to correct anatomical abnormalities or release tight muscles;
braces and other orthotic devices; wheelchairs and rolling walkers; and communication aids such as computers with attached voice synthesizers.
Cerebral palsy doesn’t always cause profound disabilities. While one child with severe cerebral palsy might be unable to walk and need extensive, lifelong care, another with mild cerebral palsy might be only slightly awkward and require no special assistance. Supportive treatments,
medications, and surgery can help many individuals improve their motor skills and ability to communicate with the world.
| | What is a Shunt? | Shunt's are a treatment for Hydrocephalus.
A shunt is a flexible tube placed into the ventricular system that diverts the flow of CSF into another region of the body where it can be absorbed, such as the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity or the right atrium of the heart.
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt is a surgery performed to relieve intracranial (inside the skull) pressure caused by hydrocephalus (water on the brain). The fluid is shunted from the ventricles of the brain into the abdominal cavity or in rare instances, into the pleural space in the chest.
In hydrocephalus, the ventricles of the brain become enlarged with cerebrospinal fluid. This condition causes the brain tissue to become compressed against the skull, thus causing serious neurological problems. Shunting is necessary to drain the excess fluid and relieve the pressure in the brain. This should be done as soon as
hydrocephalus is recognized to give the child the best possible neurological outlook.
Common complications of VP shunt include shunt malfunction or blockage, infection. Malfunction may be related to growth and the shunt will need to be replaced with a longer catheter. Symptoms of shunt malfunction or infection include headache, fever, drowsiness and convulsions.
If a shunted child becomes unwell, it's important that the possibility of a shunt blockage be considered (and hopefully excluded) as soon as possible. |
When I get down and feel I am losing emotional strength, I remember there is always someone who has it worse than me. I look at the strength that Rob and Tiffiny have had since the birth of Cameron. Sure they have their bad days, but their strength is very admirable.
Cameron has cerebral palsy and has been doing good. He spent the first 7 months of his life in the hospital and it was a really happy moment the day he came home. It is a major struggle for Cameron's parents, on a daily basis. His needs are many and he has many people surrounding him who love him and care for those needs.
I also want to recognize Cameron's other grandparents, Robert (Rob's father) and Deborah (Tiffiny's mother). They have had the opportunity to live near Cameron and have been a great help to Cameron, Rob and Tiffiny. They too have been very affected by Cameron's medical condition and I ask for prayers for their continued strength.
They don't like to ask people for anything. They are quite a remarkable couple. They are outstanding parents and so many people are very proud of who they are and what they are about.
Tiffiny
Rob
I hope this page has been helpful
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