Question
Consult on various health issues, unsure when irritability started, want to know if it’s possible to have pediatric hydrocephalus.
Answer
In infants, the diagnosis of hydrocephalus is characterized by an abnormal increase in head circumference, and the size of the head is not the main indicator. Regular measurement of an infant’s head circumference can help detect hydrocephalus early and make a clear diagnosis and timely treatment before typical symptoms appear. Typical symptoms include a small head, sunken eyes, usually with strabismus. The scalp skin is bright and tense, the forehead veins are congested, and the gates and sutures gradually enlarge.