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Hydrocephalus is a condition that causes excessive cerebrospinal fluid to accumulate in the brain. This can result in spreading of the ventricles in the brain, which can lead to potentially harmful pressure on the brain tissue. The name means “water on the brain.” Hydrocephalus can be a congenital condition or the result of injury or disease. Although hydrocephalus can occur at any age, it's more common among infants and older adults.
Causes of Brain Tumors:
Hydrocephalus is caused by an instability between how much cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is produced and how much is absorbed into the bloodstream. An excess amount of CSF places pressure on the brain. This pushes the brain up against the skull and damages brain tissue.
Hydrocephalus may begin while the baby is developing and growing in the womb. It is common in babies who have amyelomeningocele, a birth defect where the spinal column does not close correctly. Hydrocephalus may also result from genetic defects, certain infections during pregnancy, infections such as meningitis or encephalitis, injury or trauma.
Symptoms of Brain Tumors:
- Eyes that appear to gaze downward
- Irritability
- Seizures
- Separated sutures
- Sleepiness
- Vomiting
- Speech difficulties
- Hearing problems