Cerebral hypertension is a condition characterized by increased intracranial pressure. This neurological pathology often occurs in infants.
Causes of the disease
The most common causes of intracranial hypertension in infants include intrauterine hypoxia (insufficient oxygen supply to the fetus during gestation), newborn asphyxia (impaired gas exchange in the lungs), postpartum traumatic brain injury, bacterial and viral infections (encephalitis and meningitis). Often, intracranial hypertension occurs due to a violation of the outflow of venous blood from the cranial cavity, as well as congenital pathologies of the central nervous system.
Symptoms of the disease
Increased intracranial pressure in children is indicated by bulging and strong tension of the fontanel, visible divergence of the seams between the component parts of the skull, change in behavior (the child becomes restless, constantly cries out and cries). Some children experience tremors, cramps, vomiting, or regurgitation that are not related to meals. Other symptoms of the disease include increased pain sensitivity, impaired motor abilities.
It is important to closely monitor how the baby's head circumference changes in the first year of his life. If a pathological process occurs and there is no timely treatment, mental disorders, blindness and paralysis may begin in the baby.
Cerebral hypertension treatment
When cerebral hypertension is detected, treatment is prescribed such as physiotherapy exercises, massage, proper nutrition, closer and more frequent communication between the child and the parents. If childhood intracranial hypertension is accompanied by an increase in cerebrospinal fluid, the child may be prescribed strong diuretics.
More severe and advanced cases require the use of drugs that promote the outflow of fluid from the cerebral cavity. For this, diuretics such as "Triampur", "Diakarb" and others are prescribed. When complementary foods begin, your baby should be given plenty of fluids, including water, natural apple juice, and mild chamomile tea, which are diuretic.
In the most severe cases, surgical treatment is prescribed. The need for it arises if the doctors have precisely figured out the cause of the increase in intracranial pressure in the child, and it cannot be eliminated with medication. Usually, bypass surgery is performed, which involves the artificial removal of excess cerebrospinal fluid from the cranial cavity. If a tumor is found, it is removed immediately.
