Extracranial hydrocephalus in infants is mostly caused by a sudden accident during childbirth. However, the adverse effects of this type of hydrocephalus on the body are mostly gradually manifested during the continuous growth and development process after birth. So it is necessary for mothers to understand some early symptoms of infantile hydrocephalus.
Abnormal emotions
Most babies with hydrocephalus are prone to emotional instability. For example, sudden excitement, anger, or inexplicable crying. Even frequent awakenings during sleep or easy vomiting of milk may occur. These are all caused by the baby's hydrocephalus. Once it occurs, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination and diagnosis as soon as possible, and receive timely treatment. So, what are the treatment methods for infantile hydrocephalus?
1. Observation and treatment
If the hydrocephalus caused by natural childbirth or other reasons is only mild, it will not have too much impact on the body. Most of them will be absorbed or dissipated by themselves during the growth and development process. During this process, mothers can observe their babies' physical reactions more and keep in touch with doctors in a timely manner.
2. Surgical treatment
There are different types of surgical treatment methods for infantile hydrocephalus in clinical practice. There are intracranial and extracranial shunts, but the type of surgery depends on the degree and specific condition of the baby's hydrocephalus. After conducting relevant examinations under the guidance of a doctor, specific choices can be made based on the condition.
