Question
A four-month-old baby often experiences convulsions, and the doctor has diagnosed it as hydrocephalus. What are the symptoms of hydrocephalus? What are the main manifestations? Which examinations should be conducted? What should be noted before treatment?
Answer
Pediatric hydrocephalus, also known as childhood hydrocephalus, refers to the excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricular system, leading to increased intraventricular pressure. Symptoms can vary with the age of onset in children, common symptoms include irritability, developmental delay, headache, vomiting, drowsiness, and epilepsy. Additionally, possible manifestations include an enlarged head circumference, increased cardiac tension, difficulty in eyelid movement, nipple edema, and abducens nerve palsy. Before treatment, it is important to actively treat the underlying disease and prevent the occurrence of cerebral palsy.