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What does hydrocephalus mean?
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CSF buildup in head: It's a buildup of spinal fluid in the head. Read the free monograph, Hydrocephalus: An Owner's Manual, at http://surgeonwriter.com/hydrolog/ It's FREE, brief, informative, and interesting. It will answer many of your questions.
Answered 7/6/2015
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Hydrocephalus: Hydrocephalus is a situation where there is too much water in the brain. Spinal fluid normally circulates around and within in the brain. If the amount increases beyond normal volumes then one can have hydrocephalus.
Answered 1/16/2017
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