Question

Sometimes there are uncomfortable sensations, but I’m not sure if they are serious. I’m not sure when the sutures separated, but I suspect there might be a problem and went to the hospital for a check-up, which was diagnosed as pediatric hydrocephalus. Can you help me with this?

Answer

Hydrocephalus in children can present with various symptoms. Here are some common signs of the condition that may be helpful to you:

  • In infants with acute hydrocephalus, symptoms of increased intracranial pressure are usually quite obvious, such as separated sutures, bulging fontanelles, thinning scalp, visible scalp veins, and pulsations.
  • When the head is exposed to strong light, the skull may emit light.
  • Affected children may show signs of irritability, apathy, poor appetite, and continuously crying loudly. If you suspect that you or your child has pediatric hydrocephalus, please seek medical attention promptly. A professional doctor will conduct detailed examinations and diagnoses. The doctor will then formulate an appropriate treatment plan, which may include surgery or other treatment methods. Remember, the above information is for reference only. Specific diagnoses and treatments should be made and decided by a professional doctor based on the actual situation.