Signs and symptoms
... Age, how far the disease has progressed and how well a person can tolerate increased cerebrospinal fluid pressure all affect the signs and symptoms. Babies may better tolerate increased CSF pressure b...

Causes
... Hydrocephalus can be present at birth (congenital hydrocephalus) or you can develop it later (acquired hydrocephalus). Hydrocephalus results when the flow of cerebrospinal fluid is disrupted or when y...

Risk factors
... Premature infants have an increased risk of intraventricular hemorrhage in which severe bleeding within the ventricles of the brain can lead to hydrocephalus. Other problems that can occur during preg...

When to seek medical advice
... If you notice any of the signs or symptoms of hydrocephalus, call your child''s doctor. A high-pitched cry, problems with sucking or feeding, fever, acting lethargic, exhibiting an unwillingness to be...

Screening and diagnosis
... Diagnosing congenital hydrocephalus Your doctor may diagnose congenital hydrocephalus in your unborn child during a routine prenatal ultrasound, but it''s often discovered during infancy or early chil...