What are the symptoms of hydrocephalus in children?

Hydrocephalus in children may present with the following manifestations: 1. Cognitive impairment: The child may appear sluggish and have slow thinking. 2. Gait disturbance: Children are prone to falling, exhibit poor coordination while walking, gait abnormalities, and reduced motor function. Pediatric hydrocephalus is a neurological condition caused by an imbalance between the production and absorption of cerebrospinal fluid in children. Symptoms include abnormally enlarged head size, disproportionate growth between the skull and trunk, chest depression due to excessive skull weight, thinning of the skull bones, shiny scalp, and distended superficial veins. These complications can significantly impair the child's normal development.