What are the symptoms of hydrocephalus?
The following are the most common symptoms of hydrocephalus. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms of hydrocephalus in younger children may include the following: • a full or bulging fontanelle (soft spot located on the top of the head) • increasing head circumference • seizures • bulging eyes and an inability of the child to look upward with the head facing forward • very noticeable scalp veins • increased irritability • high-pitched cry • poor feeding • projectile vomiting • sleepiness or less alert than usual • developmental delays In cases where hydrocephalus is not congenital, but is due to a tumor, trauma, infection, or other causes, the symptoms typically seen in older children may include the following: • complaints of severe headaches • nausea and vomiting • changes in personality, behavior, or school performance • problems with bowel or bladder control • increased movement in the arms or legs • seizures The symptoms of hydrocephalus may resemble ot
