Types of Hydrocephalus
symptoms
Diagnostic Tests
Causes
Anatomy and Physiology
Treatment
Diverter or valve
Valve placement
Endoscopic ventriculostomy
Surgery
Complications
Patient Care
Neurosurgery
Abnormal enlargement of a toddler's head Headache Nausea or vomiting Fever Delays in walking or talking Problems with previously acquired skills, such as walking or talking Blurred or double vision Unstable balance Poor coordination Irritability Change in personality Problems with attention Decline in school performance Poor appetite Seizures Sleepiness Difficulty remaining awake or waking up
Infants (beside the symptoms mentioned):
An unusually large head A rapid increase in the size of the head A bulging or tense soft spot (fontanel) on the top of the head Vomiting Sleepiness Irritability Poor feeding Seizures Eyes fixed downward (sunsetting of the eyes) Deficits in muscle tone and strength, responsiveness to touch, and expected growth
FuenteFuente:INFOGEN A.C. www.infogen.org.mx
HIDROCEPHALUS ASSOCIATION www.hydroassoc.org