Question 1

i was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus i'm 31 years old 1 seizure as baby no brain surgery no stroke 1 c section for twins in 2020 what could cause someone my age to get it? what infections if any? life expectancy for my age of diagnosis?

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: "Normal pressure hydrocephalus" can be associated with injury, bleeding, infection, brain tumor,  and "life expectancy" will of course depend on the cause.  If not already accomplished, obtain a referral to a neurology physician for appropriate testing and treatment.

Question 2

normal pressure hydrocephalus: are there many symptoms?

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3 classic: The classic triad of symptoms include dementia, urinary incontinence, and gait disturbance (apraxia).

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: normal pressure hydrocephalus?

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NPH: Normal pressure hydrocephalus (nph) affects nearly 500, 000 people in the U.S. As its name implies, the pressure the brain "feels" is normal. Ct scans or MRI scans show dilation of the cerebral ventricles. The classic symptoms are memory problems, trouble with walking, and urinary incontinence and frequency. This typically affects patients> 55years in age.  It is very treatable with a vp shunt.

Question 4

is a prominent cistern magma dangerous in any way? is it related to a normal pressure hydrocephalus

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Not usually related: The cisterna magna is a spinal fluid space in the back of the brain which lies just posterior to the cerebellum.  The space may be enlarged for a few reasons, both normal and pathologic (abnormal).  You should have  a MRI to evaluate further (if only CT done) and see Neurosurgeon or Neurologist for their opinion.  Do you have any symptoms?  Remember headaches can be from stress. Good luck.

Question 5

what causes normal pressure hydrocephalus?

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Normal Pressure hydr: The source of what causes nph has not been really determined. It is a disorder that occurs more in the elderly population and is a situation where the patient has normal pressures within the brain yet has clinical symptoms of hydrocephalus or excessive water/pressure on the brain.

Question 6

has any medication been proven more effective as treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus?

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NPH Drug Treatment: No definitive evidence exists that medication can successfully treat nph. Parkinson drugs have been reported to be of benefit in anecdotal reports, these patients with nph may represent misdiagnosed cases of parkinsonism.  In patients who are poor candidates for shunt surgery, repeated lumbar punctures in combination with diuretics may be considered.

Question 7

will very bad dementia from normal pressure hydrocephalus improve with a shunt in 68 year old?

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Yes, it should: But it depends on the chronicity of the condition and the permanent damage that the pressure might have already caused.  Consult a neurologist or a neurosurgeon for specific recommendation, but it seems like it is worth a try.

Question 8

i have normal pressure hydrocephalus, had surgery back in november of 2015 i do not have a shunt i wanted to know if it was safe for me to fly?

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Confirm therapy: How was the diagnosis of NPH confirmed, particularly if no shunt was put in place?  It would be best to understand the workup and treatment; while there haven't been specific recommendations made about normal pressure hydrocephalus and flying (commercial airlines use a peak altitude pressurized to 8000 feet) need more details; discussion with your neurosurgeon/neurologist would be important.

Question 9

what symptoms would an adult with hydrocephalus have? not talking about normal pressure hydrocephalus.

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Headache: blurred or double vision, sunsetting of the eyes, problems with balance, poor coordination, gait disturbance, urinary incontinence, slowing or loss of skills, lethargy, drowsiness, irritability, or other changes in personality or cognition including memory loss.

Question 10

normal pressure hydrocephalus with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetic  what sort  of diet would help?

Accepted Answer

Book recommendation: You might find a book called "the blood sugar solution" by mark hyman, md helpful.  He looks at the situation holistically and offers practical advice.  The very best to you.

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Normal pressure hydrocephalus: are there many symptoms?

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What is the definition or description of: normal pressure hydrocephalus?

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Is a prominent cistern magma dangerous in any way? is it related to a normal pressure hydrocephalus

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What causes normal pressure hydrocephalus?

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Has any medication been proven more effective as treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus?

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Will very bad dementia from normal pressure hydrocephalus improve with a shunt in 68 year old?

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I have normal pressure hydrocephalus, had surgery back in november of 2015 i do not have a shunt i wanted to know if it was safe for me to fly?

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What symptoms would an adult with hydrocephalus have? not talking about normal pressure hydrocephalus.

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Normal pressure hydrocephalus with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetic what sort of diet would help?

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