What is the normal treatment for hydrocephalus?

Surgery probably: Headaches, nausea, vomiting, lethargy, neurological deficits are indications for treatment. The goal is to divert cerebrospinal fluid elsewhere to be absorbed. Typically a shunt catheter is placed into the fluid cavity (ventricle), connected to a device that controls the amount of fluid flow, and then to a tube that goes into the abdominal cavity, or, less frequently, the lung cavity or neck vein.

Dr Achong agreed

Shunting.: Ventriculoperitoneal shunts can be placed to drain the fluid build-up inside the head and relieve the pressure on the sensitive brain tissue. They are the standard of care for significant internal hydrocephalus. Seek neurosurgical care for additional details.

Dr Ali agreed