There is a layer of fluid called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that surrounds the brain and spinal cord and creates a cushion between the brain and the skull. Normally the CSF flows in and around the brain providing nutrients and oxygen before getting reabsorbed by the bloodstream but, when something goes wrong the CSF may begin to build up and put pressure on the brain.
Many times the cause of hydrocephalus remains unknown. But some of the known causes include the following:
Causes of CSF blockage include:
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Tumors Genetic defects In-utero infections Bleeding in the brain in premature infants Meningitis Other infections contracted after birth
What are the causes of Hydrocephalus?
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Many times the cause of hydrocephalus remains unknown. But some of the known causes include the following:
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