Be careful, this is the cause of hydrocephalus which must be monitored by pregnant women
During labor, the midwife or doctor in charge of the work will record the physical condition of your baby, including the head circumference of the newborn. This is done to eliminate the possibility that your baby has congenital hydrocephalus.
Hydrocephalus, also called water in the brain, is a condition characterized by a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the cavities (ventricles) of the baby's brain. This fluid accumulation usually occurs because of obstacles that prevent fluid from coming out of the brain.
This accumulation of fluid in the brain automatically makes the head circumference of a newborn baby bigger than a normal baby in general. Hydrocephalus, if not treated immediately, can cause brain damage, mental and physical limitations of the child and even death.
Hydrocephalus, also called water in the brain, is a condition characterized by a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the cavities (ventricles) of the baby's brain. This fluid accumulation usually occurs because of obstacles that prevent fluid from coming out of the brain.
This accumulation of fluid in the brain automatically makes the head circumference of a newborn baby bigger than a normal baby in general. Hydrocephalus, if not treated immediately, can cause brain damage, mental and physical limitations of the child and even death.
What causes hydrocephalus?
Under normal conditions, CSF passes through several baby brain cavities (also called ventricles) to exit the brain to the skull and spine. CSF is then "thrown" into the blood.
If the ventricles are obstructed or if the CSF release cycle is interrupted, fluid returns to the brain and fills the brain cavity. This is the cause of hydrocephalus.
So far, the specific cause of hydrocephalus is unknown. It's just that the head circumference of a newborn can widen if it shows the following factors:
Babies are born prematurely. Infants born before a month have a higher risk of intraventricular bleeding which causes hydrocephalus.
Problems during pregnancy. Infection of the uterus when you are pregnant can increase the risk of the birth of a baby with hydrocephalus.
Problems with fetal development, for example the baby's spine does not close completely.
Other risk factors that can cause hydrocephalus in infants include:
Under normal conditions, CSF passes through several baby brain cavities (also called ventricles) to exit the brain to the skull and spine. CSF is then "thrown" into the blood.
If the ventricles are obstructed or if the CSF release cycle is interrupted, fluid returns to the brain and fills the brain cavity. This is the cause of hydrocephalus.
So far, the specific cause of hydrocephalus is unknown. It's just that the head circumference of a newborn can widen if it shows the following factors:
Babies are born prematurely. Infants born before a month have a higher risk of intraventricular bleeding which causes hydrocephalus.
Problems during pregnancy. Infection of the uterus when you are pregnant can increase the risk of the birth of a baby with hydrocephalus.
Problems with fetal development, for example the baby's spine does not close completely.
Other risk factors that can cause hydrocephalus in infants include:
- There are lumps or tumors in the spine or brain
- Infection of the nervous system
- Bleeding in the brain
- Severe brain injury
Causes of hydrocephalus in newborns
Enlarged cranial perimeters in newborns are also called congenital hydrocephalus. In this situation, babies are usually born with blocked cerebral ventricular disease, while the brain also produces more CSF.
The health condition of the baby in the womb is a major cause of hydrocephalus in newborns. Enlargement of a newborn's head circumference is usually accompanied by other health problems, such as severe spina bifida.
Congenital hydrocephalus is usually caused by a virus that causes infections during pregnancy, for example:
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
- Rubella (German measles)
- Mumps
- Syphilis
- toxoplasmosis
How to detect hydrocephalus in infants?
Hydrocephalus can be detected while the fetus is still in the uterus by regular ultrasound examination (USG). Meanwhile, if the baby is born, it is very important to monitor head circumference, at least during the first year of the baby's life.
The symptoms of hydrocephalus in infants may indeed vary. In babies under one year, the head will be very swollen or enlarged.
Indeed, a baby's skull under one year is not completely hard; the head will expand to store excess CSF that cannot be released into the blood. The result: the baby's head will look bigger than a normal baby's head.
Other signs of hydrocephalus in infants are:
Hydrocephalus can be detected while the fetus is still in the uterus by regular ultrasound examination (USG). Meanwhile, if the baby is born, it is very important to monitor head circumference, at least during the first year of the baby's life.
The symptoms of hydrocephalus in infants may indeed vary. In babies under one year, the head will be very swollen or enlarged.
Indeed, a baby's skull under one year is not completely hard; the head will expand to store excess CSF that cannot be released into the blood. The result: the baby's head will look bigger than a normal baby's head.
Other signs of hydrocephalus in infants are:
- There is a bump on the crown
- There is a distance between the two skull bones that have not been completely hard
- There is a drastic increase in the size of a baby's head circumference
- Swelling of the arteries is visible to the naked eye
- Lower eyelid (also called sunsetting)
If hydrocephalus is very serious in infants, it can also cause other symptoms, such as excessive sleepiness, irritation, vomiting, epileptic seizures. Infants with hydrocephalus can also experience developmental delays (milestone) or even setbacks. In extreme cases, the baby may be stunted (stunted).
However, hydrocephalus which is detected early is most likely to be cured. This is why you should continue to monitor your baby's development and consult a doctor if you see signs of hydrocephalus as described above.
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