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HYDROCEPHALIA., Generally, people with hydrocephalus need a shunt system…
HYDROCEPHALIA.
ACTIONS OF HEALTH PERSONNEL.
A diagnosis of hydrocephalus is generally based on the following A general physical examination, A neurological examination, Imaging tests of the brain, Neurological examination
The type of neurological exam that is done will depend on the age of the person.
The neurologist can ask questions and perform relatively simple tests in the office to assess the condition of the muscles, movement and well-being, as well as the functioning of the senses.
TIME OF LIFE.
People with hydrocephalus caused by tumors usually have a rather poor prognosis, most children with hydrocephalus who survive for 1 year will have a fairly normal life span.
CAUSES.
Hydrocephalus is caused by an imbalance between the amount of cerebrospinal fluid that is produced and the amount that is absorbed into the bloodstream.
Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by the tissues that line the ventricles of the brain, it flows through the ventricles through interconnected channels, the fluid finally flows through spaces that surround the brain and spinal cord.
Cerebrospinal fluid plays an important role in brain function: By keeping it in suspension, it allows the relatively heavy brain to float within the skull, It cushions the brain to prevent injury, It removes waste from brain metabolism.
What is Hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus is the accumulation of fluid within the deep cavities ventricles of the brain, excess fluid increases the size of the ventricles and puts pressure on the brain, the cerebrospinal fluid usually flows through.
The ventricles and covers the brain and spinal column, however, the pressure of too much cerebrospinal fluid that occurs from hydrocephalus can damage brain tissues and lead to a variety of impairments in brain function.
For hydrocephalus, it can restore cerebrospinal fluid levels in the brain and keep them normal, generally, various therapies are required to control the symptoms or functional impairments that are caused by hydrocephalus.
Hydrocephalus can appear at any age, but usually occurs in infants and adults 60 years of age or older, surgical treatment.
TREATMENT.
The most common treatment for hydrocephalus is the surgical insertion of a drainage system called a shunt, which consists of a long, flexible tube with a valve that keeps brain fluid flowing in the right direction and at the right speed.
One end of the tube is usually placed in one of the brain's ventricles, then the tube is guided under the skin to another part of the body where excess cerebrospinal fluid can be more easily absorbed, such as the abdomen or one of the cavities. from the heart.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS.
The signs and symptoms of hydrocephalus vary to some extent depending on the age of onset.
Babies Vomiting, Drowsiness, Irritability, Poor feeding, Seizures, Eyes staring down (at sunset), Poor muscle tone and strength, Poor response to touch, Poor growth
In young children and older children, some of the signs and symptoms are as follows:
Headache, Blurred or double vision, Eyes staring down (at sunset), Abnormal enlargement of the head of a young child, Drowsiness or lethargy, Nausea or vomiting, Poor balance, Lack of coordination, Lack of appetite.
Young and middle-aged adults.
Headache, Lethargy, Loss of coordination or balance, Loss of bladder control or frequent need to urinate, Altered vision.
Generally, people with hydrocephalus need a shunt system for life and also require regular monitoring.
