Hydrocephalus is a condition that causes the brain to swell when fluid builds up in the skull.Fluid buildup can cause Brain damage and can lead to intellectual, physical, and developmental impairments. Too much pressure of cerebrospinal fluid can damage brain tissues and leads to a range of impairments in brain function. Treatment is required to prevent serious complications.Hydrocephalus can happen at any age, but it mainly occurs in children and adults over 60.

1. Hydrocephalus in
Adults & Children
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2. Hydrocephalus is a condition that occurs when
fluid builds up in the skull and causes the brain to
swell. The name means “water on the brain.”
Brain damage can occur as a result of the fluid
buildup.
This can lead to developmental, physical, and
intellectual impairments.
Hydrocephalus
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3. What causes Hydrocephalus?
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flows through
your brain and spinal cord in normal
conditions. Under certainconditions, the
amount of CSF in your brain increases. Too
much of this fluid puts your brain under too
much pressure. This pressure can cause
brain swelling, which can damage your brain
tissue.
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4. Hydrocephalus in
Children In small children and infants,
hydrocephalus can affect the head
by increasing its size to
accommodate the excess fluid
buildup.
Hydrocephalus may also slow
growth in children as well have an
impact on facial formation and eye
spacing.
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5. Symptoms in Infants
Bulging fontanel, which is the soft spot
on the surface of the skull.
A rapid increase in head circumference.
Eyes that are fixed downward.
Seizures
extreme fussiness
Vomiting
Excessive sleepiness
Poor feeding
Low muscle tone and strength
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6. Symptoms in Toddlers
&Older Children
Short, high-pitched cries
Crossed eyes
Changes in facial structure
Headaches
Crossed eyes
Loss of coordination
Loss of bladder control
Trouble staying awake or waking up
Vomiting or nausea
Seizures
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7. Symptoms in Adults
Chronic headaches
Loss of coordination
Difficulty walking
Bladder problems
Vision problems
Poor memory
Difficulty concentrating
Nausea or vomiting
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8. Diagnosis
Diagnostic methods for Hydrocephalus includes:
A general physical exam
A neurological exam
Ultrasound
Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI)
Computerized Tomography
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9. Treatment
The goal of Hydrocephalus treatment is to prevent further brain
damage. This involves restoring the normal flow of CSF. There are
mainly two surgical options:
Shunt Insertion: In most cases, a shunt is surgically inserted.
The shunt is a drainage system made of a long tube with a
valve. The valve helps CSF flow at a normal rate and in the
right direction.
Ventriculostomy: This involves making a hole at the bottom
of a ventricle or in between ventricles. This allows CSF to
leave the brain.
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10. Best Hydrocephlus Treatment
in Chennai
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11. Mailing Address
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Dr.Shyam Sundar Krishnan
MBBS (Chennai), MS (Gen Surg),
M.Ch. (Neuro)New No. 10, Old no
11, Parameswari Nagar,3rd Street,
ADYAR,CHENNAI- 600 020,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Phone Number
+91 9962072279, +91 9952072279
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