Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (cont.)
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Arif Dalvi, MD
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Nestor Galvez-Jimenez, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Helmi L Lutsep, MD
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OutlookNPH is a progressive condition, meaning that the symptoms gradually worsen if not treated. In general, the outlook depends on the cause of the hydrocephalus and whether you are a candidate for surgery. Some people improve dramatically after surgery, while others do not. Some are not candidates for surgery. Those who are not candidates for surgery have few treatment options available. Viewer Comments & ReviewsNormal Pressure Hydrocephalus - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What were the symptoms of your normal pressure hydrocephalus? |
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Hydrocephalus can be defined broadly as a disturbance of formation, flow, or absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that leads to an increase in volume occupied by this fluid in the central nervous system (CNS).
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