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A member asked:
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.
Answered 2/14/2014
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NPH: It really depends on how long the hydrocephalus was causing symptoms and whether there are any other medical issues that may be contributing. Dementia and other symptoms from nph is due to pressure on the brain structures from the increased fluid in the ventricles. If the hydrocephalus is treated soon enough, cognitive symptoms from the "squished" tissue may resolve partly or entirely.
Answered 5/13/2015
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