1 Gout occurs when a substance called uric acid gathers in the knee, causing sharp pain. 2  Pseudogout can strike the knees after crystals of calcium pyrophosphate build up in the joints.  Septic arthritis, in which bacteria attack the joint, causes severe pain, swelling, and stiffness.
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Hydrocephalus includes the 41 symptoms listed below: 1  Headache. 2  Vomiting. 3  Nausea. 4  Raised intracranial pressure.  Papilledema - swelling of the optic disk, which is part of the optic nerve.
Finding the condition early and treating it quickly can help limit any long-term problems. But long-term effects mostly depend on what caused the fluid buildup, how bad it gets, and how the baby responds to treatment. When hydrocephalus doesn't occur until later in life, it is called acquired hydrocephalus. This topic focuses on hydrocephalus that is present at birth (congenital).