How many people get affected with hydrocephalus?

Riverside Center for Neurosciences

The number of people who develop hydrocephalus or who are currently suffering from it is difficult to establish since there is no national registry in the US. However, experts estimate that hydrocephalus affects approximately 1 in every 500 children.

This answer is based on source information from National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

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Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus is excess fluid in the brain, and is a condition in infants. A large head may be a symptom along with rapid increase in head size or vomiting. If caught early, placement of a shunt to reduce the fluid can result in close to normal life. If not caught, brief lifespan an severe developmental problems will result. Prevention includes fetal monitoring and growth monitoring

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