This is a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (we call it CSF) in the brain's ventricles. The ventricles are natural spaces found deep in the brain. CSF is a fluid that flows in and around your brain and spinal nerves. But extra fluid makes the ventricles swell, raising pressure in your skull. This pressure can harm your brain. It is of several types.
Hydrocephalus is seen both in the children and adults.
Non communicating or obstructive hydrocephalus
Communicating hydrocephalus
Post meningitis hydrocephalus
Post hemorrhagic hydrocephalus
Symptoms
Headache
Vomiting
Impaired consciousness
Seizure
Treatment
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy
Lumboperitoneal Shunt
Ventriculopleural shunt
Ventriculoatrial shunt
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