Is homeopathy safe for babies?
Homeopathic remedies are safe for babies and children to take, are not ‘drugs’, and can be used alongside conventional medication (complementary) or as an alternative option. Babies often respond very quickly to homeopathic treatment and these are easy to administer as drops.
Can hydrocephalus go away by itself?
It does not go away on its own and needs special treatment. Hydrocephalus is due to the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the cavities deep within the brain. These cavities are called ventricles.
Can a child with hydrocephalus live a normal life?
There is no cure for hydrocephalus, but with timely diagnosis and treatment, children with hydrocephalus can lead normal lives. They will require close care from physicians, neurosurgeons and sometimes neurologists as well.
What causes a baby to be born with fluid on the brain?
Hydrocephalus present from birth Congenital hydrocephalus is when a baby is born with excess fluid in their brain. It can be caused by a condition such as spina bifida, or an infection the mother develops during pregnancy, such as mumps or rubella (German measles).
What can cause hydrocephalus in babies?
The following are the primary reasons why hydrocephalus occurs: Blockage of the CSF flow inside of the head. Problems absorbing CSF….Causes of acquired hydrocephalus may include:
- Tumor.
- Infection.
- Prematurity.
- Bleeding inside the head.
- Birth injury.
- Abnormal blood vessel formation inside of the head.
- Trauma.
What are the symptoms of hydrocephalus in infants?
Infants with hydrocephalus may have:
- an unusually large head.
- a rapid increase in head size.
- extreme sleepiness.
- vomiting that is frequent and severe.
- trouble looking up when the head is facing forward.
- seizures that have no known cause.