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Are needed regular neurological controls at inborn hydrocephalus if inever had problems with this and i lead normal life like otherwise health one?
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Hydrocephalus: Check with a neurologist on a yearly basis if you are stable, otherwise more frequently if you are getting headaches.
Answered 3/28/2013
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Yes: Your physician may decide to stop following you regularly, but that should be a decision based on testing (like a ct scan).
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