Does Hydrocephalus Cause Headaches?
Hydrocephalus That Develops in Children or Adults (Acquired Hydrocephalus) Can Cause Headaches. the Headache May Be Worse When You Wake up in the Morning. This...
Hydrocephalus that develops in children or adults (acquired hydrocephalus) can cause headaches. The headache may be worse when you wake up in the morning. This is because the fluid in your brain does not drain as well while you're lying down and may have built up overnight.
What kind of headache do you get with hydrocephalus?
The headache can be severe and may be associated with vomiting, photophobia (aversion to light), and it can resemble, to some extent, a migraine. Small ventricles when the shunt fails and the ventricles can't grow to accommodate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
What are the symptoms of hydrocephalus in adults?
- headache.
- blurred or double vision.
- nausea or vomiting.
- problems with balance.
- slowing or loss of developmental progress like walking or talking.
- vision problems.
- decline in school or job performance.
- poor coordination.
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