Hydrocephalus is the buildup of fluid in the cavities (ventricles) deep within the brain. The excess fluid increases the size of the ventricles and puts pressure on the brain.
Cerebrospinal fluid normally flows through the ventricles and bathes the brain and spinal column. But the pressure of too much cerebrospinal fluid associated with hydrocephalus can damage brain tissues and cause a large spectrum of impairments in brain function.
Although hydrocephalus can occur at any age, it's more common among infants and older adults.
Surgical treatment for hydrocephalus can restore and maintain normal cerebrospinal fluid levels in the brain. A variety of interventions are often required to manage symptoms or functional impairments resulting from hydrocephalus.
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i have hydrocephalus, my diagnoses happen in the year 2009. it been a while i have not had any treatment yet. but i will be having surgery soon, there are no known cure for hydrocephalus the only available treatment is through brain surgery. there are two types of hydrocephalus : comunicating hydrocephalus and non-comunicating hydrocephalus.
i have a noncomunicating hydrocephalus, also known as obstructive hydrocephaluc. caused by a blockage to the pathway of the flow of (CSF), cerebrospinal fluid. a blockage can be due to a number of factors, mine is caused by a brain tumor. hydrocephalus is a life long chronic condition. its never a disease. ever i found out that i have hydrocephalus, i have lived in constant fear. fear of what might happen next, because i have been reading stories of people living with hydrocephalus. and some are really having a hard time, even though i know everyone condition is unique the tought of "what if" ? remains great in my mind. and all i can hold unto is hope...
Salaam, Peace
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