Zain Nadella, son of Microsoft India-born CEO Satya Nadella, has died. Zain was 26 years old and was born with cerebral palsy. The software maker shared the sad news in an email to its executive staff, asking them to keep the family in their thoughts and prayers and giving them room to mourn privately, Bloomberg reported.Also read – Zain Nadella, son of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella dies at 26
“Zain will be remembered for his eclectic taste in music, his bright sunny smile and immense joy for his family and all those who love him,” Children’s Hospital CEO Jeff Sperring wrote in a message to his board, which was shared with Microsoft executives. Also read – Pregnant Kajal Agarwal Performs Pilates and Aerobic Exercises, Sets Major Fitness Goals
What is cerebral palsy?
Dr. Prashant MakhijaConsultant Neurologist, Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central explains, “Cerebral palsy, as the name implies, appears as paralysis of limbs due to damage to the brain.” Also read – Pregnant women with migraine at high risk of preeclampsia: a study
Causes of Cerebral Palsy?
Dr. Makhija says it is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the brain before birth but can also result from birth or early childhood.
Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy:
Symptoms vary depending on the severity of the brain damage. Spastic CP is the main type which can result in limb weakness along with limb muscle stiffness (spasticity), speech and swallowing difficulties.
Some may have problems with ataxia and some may have abnormal limb movements.
In addition to the weakness, inertia, coordination, and speech / swallowing problems a child may experience, additional symptoms include (not all of them) – intellectual disabilities, vision, and hearing problems.
Treatment of cerebral palsy
Treatment is mostly helpful in the form of speech / swallow therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy. Depending on the severity, several interventions can be performed to control limb stiffness – botulinum toxin injection and anti-spasticity drugs.
Early identification of the problem and early onset of treatment can significantly help to alleviate the disability associated with the disease.
