Question
My daughter was diagnosed with mild hydrocephalus (cerebral fluid accumulation) at five and a half months old. Is the treatment method effective? Are there better treatment options? Should my daughter continue with hyperbaric oxygen therapy? Are there any side effects to consider?
Answer
Our department’s research has found that the brain-drainage decoction has a significant effect on eliminating hydrocephalus, and once the hydrocephalus is resolved, the child’s condition will gradually improve. Possible causes of hydrocephalus may include an imbalance between the secretion and absorption of cerebrospinal fluid, such as an overproduction or absorption obstruction. Additionally, blockage of the cerebrospinal fluid circulation pathway is also an important cause of hydrocephalus.