Patient's question:
A child was found to have a large head one month after birth, and a thorough medical examination revealed hydrocephalus. What could have caused this condition? It is said that this disease can lead to infantile dementia and collapse. What are the best treatments for this condition? If medication is required, would traditional Chinese medicine be effective? What precautions should be taken in diet and daily life? What medications are used to treat infant hydrocephalus?Doctor's answer:
This disease is primarily treated with surgery, which can be categorized into four types: (1) surgery to remove the cause of obstruction; (2) surgery to increase cerebrospinal fluid excretion; (3) cerebrospinal fluid shunt surgery. 2. For patients with significantly elevated intracranial pressure before surgery, dehydration therapy can be used to reduce intracranial pressure. Correcting cerebral edema and reducing intracranial pressure are based on drugs such as 20% mannitol, furosemide, and dexamethasone, and even human albumin may be used. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery, a healthy body, and a wonderful life.