Hydrocephalus history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun M.D., PhD.,Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2]

Overview

Symtoms of hydrocephalus are mainly due to increased intracranial pressure and depend on age, severity and cause.

History & Symptoms

Symptoms of hydrocephalus due to increased intracranial pressure may include:

• Coma
• Convulsions
• Headaches
• Mental retardation
• Nausea
• Sleepiness
• Vomiting

Symptoms of hydrocephalus can vary from person to person and usually depend on age, severity, and cause.

Infants:

• Bulging soft spot (fontanelle)
• Larger than normal head size
• Seizures
• Vomiting
• Constant tiredness
• Irritability
• Gaps between skull bones
• Eyes that are constantly looking down (sunsetting sign)

Older children:

• Headache
• Irritability
• Tantrums
• Constant tiredness
• Shrill cries
• Changes in ability to think or act
• Personality changes
• Uncontrollable eye movements
• Changes in eye shape
• Double vision
• Changes in appearance of facial features or shape
• Trouble coordinating motor movements
• Difficulty walking
• Slowed growth
• Trouble eating
• Muscle spasms
• Loss of bladder control
• Nausea

The triad (Hakim triad) of gait instability, urinary incontinence and dementia is a relatively typical manifestation of the distinct entity normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). The triad can easily be remembered as "Wacky, Wet, and Wobbly!"

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