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Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain, which raises pressure inside the skull. In babies it is usually present from birth or follows a bleed or infection and shows as a rapidly enlarging head. In adults it can follow a head injury, bleed, tumour or meningitis, or appear in older people as normal pressure hydrocephalus, where an unsteady walk, memory decline and urinary urgency are mistaken for ageing. Iswarya Hospital's neurosurgeons diagnose it with CT or MRI and treat it by placing a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt that drains fluid to the abdomen, or by endoscopic third ventriculostomy in suitable patients, which creates a new fluid pathway without a shunt. Paediatric and adult cases are managed with neonatology, neurology and the Neuro ICU on one campus.
⚠️ Common Symptoms
- Rapid increase in head size, bulging soft spot and downward-looking eyes in infants
- Headache worse in the morning, with nausea or vomiting
- Blurred or double vision
- Unsteady, shuffling walk
- Memory problems, slowed thinking and personality change
- Urinary urgency or incontinence (normal pressure hydrocephalus)
🚨 When to See a Doctor
For severe, sudden or rapidly worsening symptoms, do not wait for an appointment callback. Seek emergency care. For a routine concern, our care team can help you choose the appropriate specialist. This page cannot diagnose your symptoms.
🏥 Treatment at Iswarya Hospital
Trusted expertise and global-standard neurological care, covering both neurology and neurosurgery for a wide range of brain and spine conditions.
👨⚕️ Our Neurology Specialists
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Neurology), PGDRM, FEBN, FNOH, FIHN
15+ years Experience
ℹ️ This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.
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- Your first consultation determines which tests or treatments are needed; not everyone needs every test listed on this page.
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