Question
I’ve been drinking since I was young, and I can’t have a meal without alcohol. My diet is also irregular, and I’m experiencing poor mood and pediatric hydrocephalus. What should I do?
Answer
Pediatric hydrocephalus presents with various symptoms, which can differ based on the patient’s age of onset. In acute hydrocephalus in infants, the following distinct symptoms may appear: signs of increased intracranial pressure, such as suture separation, a bulging fontanelle, thinning scalp, and visible scalp veins; a condition known as “transillumination,” where the skull appears to be translucent when strong light is shone on it; and a solid tympanic sound upon percussion of the scalp, also referred to as the “Macewen sign.” These are some clinical manifestations of pediatric hydrocephalus. I hope this information is helpful to you.