Question
How is hydrocephalus treated?
Answer
Treatment for external hydrocephalus should be initiated as early as possible, with the most ideal outcomes occurring before the child reaches six months old. The treatment primarily involves two parts: first, addressing the existing abnormalities such as startle reflexes, irritability, twitches, and epilepsy; second, preventive treatment for potential abnormalities that may arise during growth and development, such as delayed growth and development, inability to speak or unclear pronunciation by fifteen months, which requires early intervention to ensure normal growth and development.