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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Expert & Community Posts
Diseases That Can Be Misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's
By Jacqueline Marcell , Health Expert...confusion, and behavioral changes. 3. Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH): A rare disease... Read more »
Health Guide
Hydrocephalus
...from injury. Prompt treatment of infections such as meningitis and other disorders associated with hydrocephalus may reduce the risk of developing the disorder. Read more »Hydrocephalus
......brain." Alternative Names Water on the brain Causes, incidence, and risk factors Hydrocephalus is due to a problem with the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), the liquid... Read more »Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)
......your health care provider Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate normal pressure hydrocephalus may be present. Call your health care provider if the condition of a person... Read more »Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)
......any or all brain functions controlled by the area of the brain affected. Alternative Names Hydrocephalus - idiopathic; Hydrocephalus - adult; Hydrocephalus - communicating;... Read more »Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)
Hydrocephalus - idiopathic; Hydrocephalus - adult; Hydrocephalus - communicating; Extraventricular obstructive hydrocephalus Symptoms Early symptoms include: ... Read more »Related News
Alzheimer's, NPH have similar symptoms
October 02, 2008Five percent to 10 percent of patients who believe they suffer from Alzheimer's may actually have a problem called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus... Read summary »
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