Diseases

Hydrocephalus

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Hydrocephalus is an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (csf) in the ventricles of the brain. The fluid is often under increased pressure and can compress and damage the brain.Hydrocephalus can Arise before birth or any time afterward.

SYMPTOMS

Changes in the head
an unusually large head
a rapid increase in the size of the head
a bulging or tense soft spot (fontanel) on the top of the head

CAUSES

Hydrocephalus is caused by an imbalance between how much cerebrospinal fluid is produced and how much is absorbed into the bloodstream.
Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by tissues lining the ventricles of the brain. It flows through the ventricles by way of interconnecting channels. The fluid eventually flows into spaces around the brain and spinal column. It's absorbed primarily by blood vessels in tissues near the base of the brain.