Patient's question:
How should hydrocephalus in children be treated? My child is 3 years old, and I can't believe he also got hydrocephalus. His head is getting bigger, and he's either sleeping or vomiting. His body is getting thinner and thinner. It makes me so heartbroken!Doctor's answer:
How should hydrocephalus in children be treated? Although the onset of hydrocephalus follows certain patterns, individual cases can still vary. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct examinations to reach a conclusion before starting treatment.Methods of Examination:
1. Medical History
1. Congenital Hydrocephalus
Symptoms may be present at birth, such as the more common Dandy-Walker malformation (e.g., fourth ventricle foramen atresia, fourth ventricle expansion, a cyst formed by the terminal part of the cerebellum blocking the posterior fossa), with a family history.
2. Secondary Hydrocephalus
May include a history of meningitis or encephalitis, or a history of intracranial hemorrhage after birth.
3. Most patients exhibit symptoms such as an enlarged head, intellectual disability, lethargy, drowsiness, developmental delays, and malnutrition.