Hydrocephalus is a complex, chronic condition that can develop for a variety of reasons, sometimes as part of another condition. You can be born with it or acquire it from brain tumors, infections of the brain or a brain injury. It may also develop it as part of the aging process.<\/p>\n
This form is present at birth and results from a complex mix of genetic and environmental factors during fetal development. It is often diagnosed before birth through routine ultrasounds.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t<\/a>\n This type develops after birth, typically due to a neurological condition or trauma affecting the brain.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t<\/a>\n In this form, hydrocephalus may have been present at birth and possibly treated early, but it remains stable and asymptomatic for many years.<\/p>\n These terms describe where the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow is blocked in the brain. A doctor may use them to explain the specific type of hydrocephalus.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t<\/a>\n Most commonly seen in adults, aged 60 or over. NPH is a build up of CSF in the brain’s ventricles. This causes the ventricles to become enlarged, sometimes with little or no increase in intracranial pressure (ICP).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t<\/a>\n Many people under 60 think they have NPH-but it’s almost always seen in older adults. Learn the real causes of symptoms and how to get the right diagnosis.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t<\/a>\n\n\r\n \n\t\t\tAcquired Hydrocephalus\t<\/h3>\n\t
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