If hydrocephalus in children is caused by inflammation and infection, most of them can be cured and usually have no sequelae, but if it is caused by congenital factors, the chance of cure will be reduced and may leave sequelae.
1. Inflammatory infections: If hydrocephalus is caused by inflammatory infections, such as viral meningitis, tuberculous meningitis, purulent meningitis, etc., and the amount of hydrocephalus is relatively small, generally through reducing intracranial pressure and anti-infection treatment, most of the hydrocephalus can be absorbed, and generally there will be no sequelae.
2. Congenital factors: If hydrocephalus is caused by congenital factors, it may also be accompanied by cerebrovascular malformation, and in serious cases, it may be accompanied by brain dysfunction, which may be manifested as epilepsy, visual and olfactory disorders, nystagmus, strabismus, paralysis of limbs and intellectual disorders, etc. In this case, the chances of healing are very low, and it may leave behind after-effects.
It is recommended that children must be actively treated after hydrocephalus, and the damage should be minimized to minimize the impact on children.