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Water in brain of infant Hydrocephalus

2024-06-09 12:02:54
Hi..one of my cousin's child of two year diagnosed with Hydrocephalus and doctors told there is less chance to live..please help me in getting best treatment and is it not possible to save the child
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Consult Paed neurosurgeon for better management and prognosis

Answered2024-06-10 05:38:10

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Pediatric neurosurgeon consultant. Maybe they can operate and instill a shunt or something.

Answered2024-06-09 12:13:53

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I’m sorry to hear this. Hydrocephalus is serious, and the prognosis isn’t great if doctors say there’s little chance.
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However, consult a pediatric neurosurgeon for potential treatments like shunt surgery.
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It’s crucial to act quickly and get a second opinion if necessary.

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Consult to neurosurgery

Answered2024-06-12 06:12:31

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Greetings no there is treatment for hydrocephalus. Kindly consult

Answered2024-06-09 12:07:31

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