About- Hydrocephalus also called water on the brain is a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up in the cavities or ventricles of the brain and causes the brain to swell.
Symptoms-
The symptoms differ according to age
Infants
Bulging fontanel
Carefulness
Eyes fixed downward
Irritability
Large head size
Low muscle tone and strength
Poor feeding
Poor growth
Poor responsiveness
Seizures
Sleepiness
Vomiting
Toddlers and older children
Altered personality
Balance disorder
Blurred or double vision
Changes in facial structure
Concentration problem
Coordination problem
Crossed eyes
Delayed growth
Eyes fixed downward
Headache
Irritability
Large head
Lethargy
Muscle spasms
Nausea or vomiting
Poor appetite
Seizures
Sleepiness
Urinary incontinence
Young and middle-aged adults
Balance disorder
Coordination problem
Difficulty walking
Frequent urination
Headache
Lethargy
Loss of bladder control
Memory or concentration problem
Vision problems
Older adults
Balance disorder
Difficulty walking
Frequent urination
A gradual loss of thinking ability
Loss of bladder control
Memory loss
Poor coordination
Causes-
This is caused by an imbalance of production of cerebrospinal fluid and absorption into the bloodstream. This imbalance can be occurred due to
Obstruction of the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid
Overproduction of cerebrospinal fluid
Poor absorption of cerebrospinal fluid into the bloodstream
Risk factors
Abnormal development of the central nervous system
Bleeding within the ventricles
Brain tumor
Head injury
Infection in the uterus during pregnancy, such as rubella or syphilis
Meningitis
Mumps
Spinal cord tumor
Stroke
Traumatic brain injury
Specialists to visit
Neurologist
Neurosurgeon
Pediatrician
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References
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.aans.org
https://www.hydroassoc.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
