[Faline]

Hydrocephalus is a buildup of fluid inside the skull, leading to brain swelling. Hydrocephalus means “water on the brain.”
Hydrocephalus is due to a problem with the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), the liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The fluid brings nutrients to the brain, takes away waste from the brain, and acts as a cushion. CSF normally moves through areas of the brain called ventricles, then around the outside of the brain and the spinal cord. It is then reabsorbed into the bloodstream. Buildup of CSF can occur in the brain if its flow or absorption is blocked or if too much CSF is produced. This buildup of fluid puts pressure on the brain, pushing the brain up against the skull and damaging or destroying brain tissues.

[elizajane]

No need to be so big headed about it......

[durt]

[Dynamo47]

My uncle had "Water on the brain". Great person and lived a long time but had the mentality of a elementary school child.

[collaredgirl65]

[corpsehands]

[Pelle]

[Airbornemama]

Usually if they survive it's not long, and not A very pleasant experience! Poor baby!!

[Wench]

Water Balloon !!!!!!!

[michmi]

I used to work for a pediatric neurologist, I kept trying to give him a call for a consult at the children's hospital for a hydrocephalic baby. He was having a bad day and said "that baby doesn't need a doctor, he needs a plumber!"