Patient's question:
I am also pregnant right now. I looked up the early symptoms of hydrocephalus in babies. I'm really scared of this disease. I want to know how to treat it if it appears?Doctor's answer:
If a child suffers from hydrocephalus, the earlier the treatment, the better the outcome. Usually, if left untreated, the accumulation of fluid in the brain will affect the child's overall physical development. Surgical treatment is often necessary to remove the accumulated fluid from the brain, followed by a hospital check-up for 15 days to a month. As long as the child recovers, they can be discharged. Hydrocephalus requires treatment. Typically, 20% of hydrocephalus is congenital. If treatment is not timely, it can lead to the child's death.