What is Hydrocephalus and Why Does Fluid Build Up in the Brain?

What is hydrocephalus and how can it affect children’s brains? Hydrocephalus is a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain, which can cause multiple issues for kids. With our pediatric expertise and prompt hydrocephalus treatment, kids can get the care they need.

In this video, learn about hydrocephalus symptoms, causes and how we treat kids with fluid on the brain. Children at different ages have different symptoms, so it’s important to understand what to look for. Treatment for hydrocephalus typically involves placement of a shunt, but we offer alternative treatments in some cases.

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[kennyjones]

I am a 45 year old male. I received my first shunt when I was around 5-6 weeks old. I've had my shunt replaced several times since then, sometimes when it was too short as I grew, sometimes when a blockage occurred, and sometimes just for bad luck. I've played high school football, was a scuba instructor, and loved to drive my motorcycle, etc. My mother was my only limitation as a child. Good luck to anyone with it, and remember the skies your only limit. God Bless.

[rhjsdfp]

You people here are giving hope.God bless you all

[IamToniD]

My Older sister Christina passed away from this when she was 5 and I was 1 back then in 1979 they didn’t have the same treatments as they do now.. it’s Amazing how far we have came in medicine.. I really wish I could have grew up with my sister, im sure We would’ve been best friends
Rest In Peace Christina
I Love You❤😮

[joshchou]

My mom told me when I was born the doctors suspect I had this hydrocephalus and did some imaging. Turned out I just had a really large brain 🤣

[yddunyi]

I'm currently 35 years old and was born with congenital hydrocephalus in September of 1988. I have had 6 shunt revisions. I last had a revision on July 1, 2010 at 21.

[abbysworld]

Another symptom that may be only symptoms for babies is crying every time they are moved, which is because they are in pain but can’t communicate that they are hurting so they can only cry, it was a normal cry but what made it an issue is that I cried every time I was moved and was chilling whenever I was still but once I was moved is when I would start crying, I got my shunt put in at 7 months old cuz at my 6 month checkup from being home from the nicu a college student noticed my big head and said how I have hydrocephalus and I was taken to the ER, luckily since they caught it early enough before it caused long term issues my mom was able to schedule an appointment for me to get my shunt put in, I asked my mom why I didn’t have to wait months and my mom said months would be too long so I only had to wait a few days, and I was good cuz they told my mom to move me as little and as gentle as possible since moving me is what caused me to cry every time I was moved from the hydrocephalus

[Clever_Jabs]

I had Hydrocephalus in 2017, I lost some of my vision, I have recovered,
but every time I think about it, I remember that if doctors didn’t do the surgery in three days, I would be blind.

[jennaraye]

I had an ETV done in 2013 Ive been shunt free ever since!! Ive had 17 brain surgeries

[Tla]

I was diagnosed at the age of in 1981. Spinal types every month. I had brain bleeds just about every year for about 6 years with brain bleed. I had my first shunt at 19 into my spine to my abdomen. 20 years again had to have it redone due to tubing breaking. Again into the spine. Ten years ago, my brain had to have a sling(a cardiac sack) implanted to hold up the brain. In 2023 it again the tube ing broke open in my back area and the other end rubbed a hole in my intestines. They removed all devices(1st one was left in). They thought I was ok. I got really sick and loosing my eye sight. They Implanted an external tap and drain to see how much I was producing. In a 50 hour time period, I drained just over 2 liters of spinal fluid. After that I had a shunt placed in one of my ventricle. Two were collapsed, one partially collapsed and one full one. I now have programmable one the other end drains into my heart. Now just before draining at a set pressure level, my hearing dims and my eyesight goes tunnel. I’m 61.

[sarahdeleon]

God bless you and also your family!, Dont forget to always Pray and always Give thanks to God!.

[Bluekoalaplayzz]

As a person with hydrocephalus, if you are wondering, it does not affect you if you have surgery before it becomes too extreme. It really depends on how good the nurses/doctors are in your country.

[DavidRrasi-oztq]

This proves that our self-awareness isn't dependent on the brain.

[bushido_]

I had it when i was a kid (less than 1 year) and went for surgery and now at 24years old i have never needed had a shunt replacement.

[isayametuthi]

whats is a management of hydrocephalus in the children present with epilepsy even if treated with diazepam and phenobabiton

[joellebaker]

I had a VP shunt done as a infant in 1968 also have spina bifida

[gingerbread]

I was diagnosed with tjis at the age of 38. Struggle with headaches for years.

[alishasanchez]

This actually happened to me I got the story from my parents

[miracletaylor]

I have a vp shunt ever since I was born and I have cp and seizures

[maryjaneoliva]

i have a son 6years old and his head is 65cm if theres any chance of recovery?

[sticky.kumquat]

Have you heard of a condition called Bainbridge Ropers Syndrome (ASXL3)?