Question
Is a 13-month-old baby’s head circumference of 49 cm a symptom of hydrocephalus?
Answer
Doctors suggest regular checks of the baby’s head circumference and consider brain CT scans when necessary to confirm any symptoms of hydrocephalus. At the same time, doctors advise parents not to worry too much, as a baby’s head circumference changes with growth and sometimes may temporarily be larger or smaller. If any abnormalities are found, it is important to take the child to a professional medical institution for examination and treatment.