Question
Hello doctor, I’ve started to experience some symptoms of diplopia since last week, and I’m now very worried it might be pediatric hydrocephalus. How much does the surgery cost?
Answer
Pediatric hydrocephalus presents with various symptoms. Depending on the patient’s age of onset, the symptoms of intracranial hypertension are usually quite apparent. For example, the scalp becomes thin, and the scalp veins are clearly visible with a healthy glow. When the head is exposed to strong light, the skull emits light. The sound of a drumstick hitting the top of a drum, known as a “crack,” is one of Macewen’s signs. Children with the condition may appear easily irritable, have a blank expression, poor appetite, and continuously emit short and abnormal cries at a high pitch. For the cost of surgery for pediatric hydrocephalus, please consult your doctor for accurate information. Finally, I wish you good health.