The buildup of fluid in the cavities (ventricles) deep within the brain is known ashydrocephalus. The extra fluid expands the ventricles, which exerts pressure on the brain.
Symptoms of hydrocephalus:
The signs and symptoms of hydrocephalus differ depending on the age at which it first appears:
· Infants
In babies, common indications and symptoms of hydrocephalus include:
Changes in head:
- A head that is exceptionally big.
- A rise in the size of the head in a short period of time.
- Fontanel on the top of the head
Physical signs and symptoms:
- Vomiting
- Feeding problems
- Seizures
- Downward looking eyes (sunsetting of the eyes)
- Muscle tone and strength deficiencies
- Touch sensitivity is poor
7. Poor growth
Toddlers and older children:
Signs and symptoms in toddlers and older children may include:
Physical signs and symptoms:
- Headache
- Double eyesight or hazy vision
- Downward looking yes (sunsetting of eyes)
- A toddler’s head is abnormally enlarged
- Lethargy or sleepiness
- Vomiting or nausea
- Unstable equilibrium
- Coordination issues
- Appetite problems
- Seizures
- Urinary incontinence
Changes in behaviour and cognition:
- Irritability
- Personality shifts
- School performance is declining
- Delays or difficulties with previously learned tasks like walking or talking
Young and middle aged adults:
The signs and symptoms for this age group is as follows:
- Headache
- Lethargy
- Urinary incontinence or a frequent urge to urinate
- Vision impairment
- Memory, focus and other thinking skills decline, which may have an impact on job performance
Older adults:
The following are the most prevalent indicators and symptoms of hydrocephalus in individuals aged 60 and above:
- Urinary incontinence or a frequent urge to urinate
- Loss of memory
- Other thinking or reasoning skills gradually declining
- Difficulty in walking, which is typically described as a shuffling stride or a stuck feeling in the feet
- Coordination or balance issues
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