04/03/2026
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is a condition where too much fluid builds up inside the brain.
In babies, this fluid puts pressure on the brain and can affect their growth and development. With timely treatment, many babies go on to live healthy lives.
Dr. Andrew Kasonde - Resident Neurosurgeon - performing a life-saving procedure on a baby with hydrocephalus.
Common signs to look out for include
1. A head that keeps growing faster than
normal
2. Bulging or tense soft spot (fontanelle)
3. Vomiting
4. Irritability or constant crying
5. Trouble feeding
6. Sleepiness or weak muscle tone
7. Seizures in some cases
โThis reel is part of our awareness series to help parents understand the condition early and seek care as soon as possible.โ
By His Stripes Medical Centre
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