Adult Hydrocephalus
Health Encyclopedia: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (Nph)
Hydrocephalus - idiopathic; Hydrocephalus - adult; Hydrocephalus - communicating; Extraventricular obstructive hydrocephalus
Prevention
Treating disorders associated with NPH may prevent its development in some cases. It may not be preventable in other cases, but early treatment may prevent severe symptoms.
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Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)
Hydrocephalus - idiopathic; Hydrocephalus - adult; Hydrocephalus - communicating; Extraventricular obstructive hydrocephalus Treatment The goal of treatment is to... Read more »Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)
Hydrocephalus - idiopathic; Hydrocephalus - adult; Hydrocephalus - communicating; Extraventricular obstructive hydrocephalus Symptoms Early symptoms include: ... Read more »Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)
...area of the brain affected. Alternative Names Hydrocephalus - idiopathic; Hydrocephalus - adult; Hydrocephalus - communicating; Extraventricular obstructive hydrocephalus Causes,... Read more »Hydrocephalus
...anywhere in the brain Injury Hydrocephalus most often occurs in children, but may also occur in adults and the elderly. See also: Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) Read more »Epilepsy: Causes
...age of seizure onset can sometimes offer a clue. Idiopathic epilepsy is rare in children and young adults.General Biologic Mechanisms Involved with SeizuresEpileptic seizures are triggered by... Read more »Images
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