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Normal pressure hydrocephalus
Spinal fluid circulated in and out of brain ventricles, and when there is an obstruction, intracranial pressure can increase, but the normal pressure process is one where the fluid mechanisms do not cause pressure. Symptoms involve dementia, a peculiar gait, (apraxia), urinary incontinence, and may respond to shunting. May be a sequela from prior hemorrhage or infection.
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What causes normal pressure hydrocephalus?
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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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Safe for someone who has shunt for normal pressure hydrocephalus to get brain MRI for suspected pituitary adenoma? If no, is cat scan used instead?
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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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Or also pressure hydrocephalus, diabetic, obese age 65 life expectancy. Normal pressure?
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Is 108 considered low blood pressure? I have hydrocephalus?
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I had a VP shunt placed 2 weeks ago for hydrocephalus and it still hurts to put any pressure on my head why? Is there still pressure inside?
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I had a VP shunt placed over a week ago for hydrocephalus and it still hurts to put any pressure on my head why? Is there still pressure inside?
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I have a VP shunt for hydrocephalus and i have high pressure in my brain they say the shunt is possibly working so why is the high pressure there?
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I have untreated obstructive hydrocephalus. Neuro reluctant to refer to surgery. Does a progression in biventricular diameter of the lateral ventricles but no change in third ventricle over time mean the pressure is not that significantly increased?
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Hello I have hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida.I have been experiencing head pressure over a month now.Should I see a doctor?
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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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