Diagnosis
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Did You Know?
Neurosurgeon
a surgeon who specializes in performing surgery on the nervous system including the brain and spinal cord
Diagnosing Hydrocephalus
A healthcare professional may first suspect hydrocephalus because of the symptoms that are present. These symptoms may range from physical appearance, such as an abnormally enlarged head in an infant, to delayed development in a toddler, to personality change or difficulty staying awake in a child, to difficulty walking in an older adult.
To confirm or rule out a diagnosis of hydrocephalus, healthcare professionals will perform a comprehensive neurological exam. This includes a physical exam, and depending on the person’s age and what the healthcare professional believes may be wrong, he or she may order one or more medical tests.
