Hydrocephalus :
The brain is a complex organ that controls the bodily functions, and it is immersed in a unique fluid called the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The CSF plays many vital roles, such as providing nutrition to the brain and removing waste materials from the brain. Hydrocephalus is a condition in which too much CSF builds up around the brain.
Some children are born with hydrocephalus, but it can also develop later in life. Hydrocephalus can develop due to meningitis, brain tumour, stroke, and head trauma. The symptoms of this condition include headaches, changes in vision, memory loss, and balance problems. The diagnosis of this condition involves a number of tests such as a neurological exam, MRI scan, fundoscopic exam, and spinal tap. Hydrocephalus is usually treated with a brain surgery, such as shunt placement.



