Hydrocephalus is a serious brain disease that can lead to a range of serious consequences if left untimely. This article will give you a detailed overview of the dangers of hydrocephalus to help you better understand the disease.
1. The basic concept of hydrocephalus.
Hydrocephalus is an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles, resulting in increased intracranial pressure, causing a range of symptoms. This disease is usually caused by various causes such as infection, trauma, cerebrovascular disease, etc.
2. The dangers of hydrocephalus.
1. Increased intracranial pressure: Hydrocephalus will cause increased intracranial pressure, compress brain tissue, and cause headache, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms. Long-term high intracranial pressure can cause damage to brain tissue, affecting cognitive function and daily living ability.
2. Brain tissue injury: increased intracranial pressure will cause compression of brain tissue, resulting in ischemia and hypoxia of brain tissue, and neurological dysfunction. Patients may present with symptoms such as memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and unresponsiveness.
3. Visual impairment: Hydrocephalus may lead to optic nerve compression, causing visual impairment and even blindness.
4. Movement disorders: Hydrocephalus may lead to limb movement disorders, and patients may have symptoms such as muscle atrophy and decreased muscle strength.
5. Psychiatric symptoms: Long-term high intracranial pressure may cause psychiatric symptoms, such as emotional instability, irritability, anxiety, etc.
3. Method.
1. Medications**: For mild hydrocephalus, doctors may prescribe medications**, such as diuretics, dehydrating agents, etc., to reduce intracranial pressure.
2. Surgery**: For severe hydrocephalus, surgery may be required**. Surgical methods include cerebrospinal fluid shunt, ventriculostomy, etc., which aim to relieve the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid and reduce intracranial pressure.
4. Preventive measures.
1. Regular physical examination: Regular head examination in order to detect hydrocephalus as soon as possible.
2. Avoid trauma: try to avoid head trauma to avoid cerebrospinal fluid circulation disorders.
3. Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, such as a reasonable diet and moderate exercise, can help prevent hydrocephalus.