As a result, the diameter of the youngster`s head has been reduced by 26 cm - from 96cm to 70cm - over six weeks of treatment.
Dr Dilip Parida, superintendent of the AIIMS hospital at Bhuwaneshwar, said: `The child was admitted with us since November 20. The head was containing almost 5.5 liters of fluid inside that.
`Until now we have removed 3.7 liters of fluid by external ventricular drainage. Subsequently, we have placed a stunt inside baby head which is working perfectly.
`The cognitive functions of the child have improved a lot, he is stable and has responded well to the treatment.`
However, the benefits will not only be physical.
The boy`s parents, Kamalesh Das and Kavita, revealed that their family had been ostracised by neighbours in Ranpur, Nayagarhsince, as a result of their son`s unusual appearance.
Kamalesh, 35, who works in Kolkata, said: `People would call our baby a ghost because of his unusual appearance.
`As his head reduces to a normal size, the attitude of our neighbours and villagers will change. They will stop calling him derogatory names like giant head or ghost baby.`
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