What causes sudden hydrocephalous in a healthy 46 yr old female and what r the presenting symptoms and treaement?
Several reasons. Hydrocephalus is a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain. If it occurs suddenly, there is usually a cause like tumor, obstruction, infection, cancer, hemorrhage, or substance that causes chemical coating of the absorptive cells so that spinal fluid builds up. There are of course several more reasons. Treatment could be shunting or correcting the cause of the hydrocephalus.
Go to the doctor. Something is blocking the normal circulation of the cerebral spinal fluid csf. It could be a tumor. Causes headaches, visual or balance changes. You need a ct scan and a neurological evaluation asap.
About HealthTap
108,000+
Top Doctors
25,124
Lives saved
7
billion+
Answers served
Doctors in our network have worked for:
Related Questions
- 30 yr old lady having swelling n itching at medial side of rt eye on upper lid, what the cause n treatment?
- Questioning recently recommended dental treatment. I recently went for a dental exam/x-rays as a new patient to a dental office on my dental hmo plan. I am a 55 yr old female smoker. I was presented with a treatment plan that would cost me approx. $3, 000
- 2 yr old has clear runny nose for over a week, no other symptoms. Allergies? Cold? Treatment? Cause for concern?
- I am 52 yr old female with RA diagnosed 2 yrs ago. Have been on methotrexate & plaquenil, (hydroxychloroquine) caused mouth sores. Now on humira. Is this a good treatment?
- 76 yr old female with stage 4 SC Lung cancer & in liver. Not on treatment. Presenting with hand shakes & skin peeling off her hands- whats happening?
- Recommended prostate treatment for 81 yr old in otherwise good health?
- What is the most effective n economic treatment of 40 yr old female for rt high myopia of -7?
- What is the treatment for a dermoid cyst on the ovary in a 60 yr old female?
- Yr old female. Wth mild hirsuitism. Planning fr marriage. Treatment essential?
- Stage4 nsclc not doing any treatment has grown 25% in 3months in a 74 yr old. Male has COPD and other health issuse?
People Also Viewed
Related Topics
About HealthTap
108,000+
Top Doctors
25,124
Lives saved
7
billion+
Answers served
Doctors in our network have worked for:
Related Questions
- 30 yr old lady having swelling n itching at medial side of rt eye on upper lid, what the cause n treatment?
- Questioning recently recommended dental treatment. I recently went for a dental exam/x-rays as a new patient to a dental office on my dental hmo plan. I am a 55 yr old female smoker. I was presented with a treatment plan that would cost me approx. $3, 000
- 2 yr old has clear runny nose for over a week, no other symptoms. Allergies? Cold? Treatment? Cause for concern?
- I am 52 yr old female with RA diagnosed 2 yrs ago. Have been on methotrexate & plaquenil, (hydroxychloroquine) caused mouth sores. Now on humira. Is this a good treatment?
- 76 yr old female with stage 4 SC Lung cancer & in liver. Not on treatment. Presenting with hand shakes & skin peeling off her hands- whats happening?
- Recommended prostate treatment for 81 yr old in otherwise good health?
- What is the most effective n economic treatment of 40 yr old female for rt high myopia of -7?
- What is the treatment for a dermoid cyst on the ovary in a 60 yr old female?
- Yr old female. Wth mild hirsuitism. Planning fr marriage. Treatment essential?
- Stage4 nsclc not doing any treatment has grown 25% in 3months in a 74 yr old. Male has COPD and other health issuse?