Hydrocephalus signs and treatment- Dr sravan - Rajahmundry

A buildup of fluid in the cavities deep within the brain.

The extra fluid puts pressure on the brain and can cause brain damage. It's most common in infants and older adults.

Hydrocephalus is characterized by head enlargement in infants. Adults and older children experience headache, impaired vision, cognitive difficulties, loss of coordination and incontinence.

Treatment is often a tube (shunt) inserted surgically into a ventricle to drain excess fluid.



People may experience:

Muscular: abnormality walking, problems with coordination, or stiff muscles

Gastrointestinal: nausea or vomiting

Also common: balance disorder, blurred vision, bulging soft spot on a baby's head, delayed development, enlargement of head, headache, high pitched cry, irritability, leaking of urine, mental confusion, or sleepiness

Treatment depends on severity of symptoms

Treatment is often a tube (shunt) inserted surgically into a ventricle to drain excess fluid.

Ventriculostomy is a neurosurgical procedure that involves creating a hole within a cerebral ventricle for drainage. It is most commonly performed on those with hydrocephalus. It is done by surgically penetrating the skull, dura mater, and brain such that the ventricular system ventricle of the brain is accessed.



It is advised dont ignore any signs of changing shape and size for the best treatment.

Consult our expert Dr G Geetasravan for more information.