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Spastic diplegia is a type of cerebral palsy; muscle stiffness is a commonly seen in the legs and less severe in the arms and face. The tightness of the legs is likened to scissor like movements.
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Top 5 symptoms reported by people with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy*
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Top treatments taken by people for spastic diplegia cerebral palsy*
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Spastic diplegia is a type of cerebral palsy; muscle stiffness is a commonly seen in the legs and less severe in the arms and face. The tightness of the legs is likened to scissor like movements.
Common symptoms reported by people with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for spastic diplegia cerebral palsy
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