What is a Hydrocephalus?

Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid (liquid)in the brain. The excess fluid puts pressure(stress) on the brain, which can damage it. Hydrocephalus is a chronic, neurological condition caused by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within cavities of the brain called ventricles, resulting in pressure on the brain. Hydrocephalus can develop for a number of reasons. Hydrocephalus may be congenital or acquired.
Children and Adolescents

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Swelling of the optic disc or papilledema
  • Blurred or double vision
  • Balance and gait
  • abnormalities
  • Slowing or loss of
  • developmental progress
  • Changes in personality
  • Inability to concentrate
  • Seizures
  • Poor appetite
    Urinary incontinence

Types of hydrocephalus

There are 3 main types of hydrocephalus:

  • congenital hydrocephalus – hydrocephalus that’s present at birth
  • acquired hydrocephalus – hydrocephalus that develops after birth
  • normal pressure hydrocephalus – usually only develops in older people

Symptoms of hydrocephalus

The damage to the brain from hydrocephalus can cause a wide range of symptoms, including:

  • headache
  • being sick
  • blurred vision
  • difficulty walking
Achievements
Dr. Vivek M. Agrawal has been associated with VIMS HOSPITAL as chief consultant Neurosurgeon/ Spine surgeon since its beginning. Till JULY 2022, he has performed more that 700 Brain and spine surgeries and seen more than 5500 OPD patients. He has been doing regular CMEs and free Camps for the patients benefit.
He is doing all kinds of brain and spine related surgeries including complex vascular surgeries, endoscopic surgeries, minimally invasive spine surgeries