Hydrocephalus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBHydrocephalus is the buildup of fluid in cavities called ventricles deep within the brain. The excess fluid increases the size of the ventricles and puts pressure on the brain. Cerebrospinal fluid usually flows through the ventricles and bathes the …
Hydrocephalus: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis
WEBHydrocephalus is the excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within cavities of your brain called ventricles. This excess fluid causes your ventricles to widen, which puts harmful press on the tissues of your brain. Currently, there isn’t a cure for hydrocephalus, but it can be treated.
Hydrocephalus: Symptoms, Causes, Types, Diagnosis, Treatment
WEBAug 23, 2022 · What Is Hydrocephalus? Hydrocephalus -- which roughly means “water on the brain” -- is the buildup of fluid in the cavities (ventricles) deep within the brain.
Hydrocephalus - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBThe most common treatment for hydrocephalus is the surgical insertion of a drainage system, called a shunt. It consists of a long, flexible tube with a valve that keeps fluid from the brain flowing in the right direction and at the proper rate.
Hydrocephalus - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and …
WEBNov 28, 2023 · Hydrocephalus is a neurological disorder caused by an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles (cavities) deep within the brain. This excess fluid causes the ventricles to widen, putting harmful pressure on the brain’s tissues.
Hydrocephalus: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Healthline
WEBFeb 22, 2022 · Hydrocephalus is a condition that occurs when fluid builds up in the skull and causes the brain to swell. The name means “water on the brain.” Learn more.
Hydrocephalus | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBHydrocephalus is a condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricles of the brain. CSF surrounds the brain and spinal cord.
Hydrocephalus > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine
WEBWhat is hydrocephalus? Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a brain disorder that primarily affects the elderly. It occurs when excess cerebrospinal fluid, which is made in the brain, accumulates inside the brain. Typically, it is reabsorbed into the bloodstream.
Hydrocephalus – Symptoms and Causes | Penn Medicine
WEBHydrocephalus is a serious condition that affects children and adults and can cause severe disability or death. Early diagnosis and treatment can greatly improve your symptoms and prognosis. Where Is Cerebrospinal Fluid Produced?
Hydrocephalus | Water on the Brain | MedlinePlus
WEBSep 27, 2017 · Hydrocephalus is the buildup of too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Normally, this fluid cushions your brain. When you have too much, though, it puts harmful pressure on your brain. Hydrocephalus can be congenital, or present at birth.
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