Question
Not too long ago, I discovered the issue after an injury, and it’s been gaze palsy ever since. Now I’m very worried it might be pediatric hydrocephalus. What should I do?
Answer
Hello! Pediatric hydrocephalus has various symptoms, and I hope the following list of symptoms is helpful to you. Infants with acute hydrocephalus often exhibit obvious signs of increased intracranial pressure, such as fragile skull bones, bulging fontanelles, thinning scalp, and clearly visible scalp veins with vitality. When the skull is exposed to strong light, it emits a bright light. When the top of the head is tapped, a solid sound is heard, known as the Macewen sign. Children with the condition tend to become easily irritable, have a lackluster expression, poor appetite, and continuously cry loudly. Both eyes are downwardly fixated, and the upper eyelids do not droop. As for treating pediatric hydrocephalus, surgery is generally required to reduce or drain the fluid. Surgical methods may include neuroendoscopy and ventriculoperitoneal shunting. The specific treatment plan should be determined based on each patient’s condition, and it is recommended that you visit a clinic or hospital for an evaluation and treatment by a professional doctor.