Hydrocephalus is a condition where extra fluid builds up in the brain and causes pressure. This part of the eMedTV Web site takes a closer look at hydrocephalus, including information on its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.
The types of hydrocephalus include congenital, acquired, and communicating. This eMedTV resource discusses these and other types of hydrocephalus, including information on how they are caused and how they differ from each other.
As this eMedTV segment explains, normal pressure hydrocephalus is a condition in which a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid puts pressure on the brain. This article explains this condition in detail, including information on its diagnosis and treatment.
As this part of the eMedTV Web site explains, the cause of hydrocephalus may be genetic in nature or associated with certain developmental disorders such as spina bifida. This article offers a look at a few possible hydrocephalus causes.
Possible symptoms of hydrocephalus include seizures, vision problems, and mental impairment. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the hydrocephalus symptoms that are seen in infants, older children, and adults.
Tests used to make a hydrocephalus diagnosis include imaging scans and pressure-monitoring tests. This eMedTV article explains the process of diagnosing hydrocephalus, including the factors a doctor considers when recommending a diagnostic test.
As this part of the eMedTV site explains, treatment options for hydrocephalus include the placement of a shunt and the use of an alternate procedure called a third ventriculostomy. This page offers an overview of hydrocephalus treatment options.
Hydrocephalus shunts are used to help divert cerebrospinal fluid to another part of the body. This eMedTV article discusses the use of shunts in treatment of hydrocephalus, including information on their potential complications.
As this eMedTV page explains, a person's hydrocephalus prognosis depends on several factors, including the type of the disease the patient has and whether other medical conditions are present. This page discusses how a doctor makes a prognosis.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, current research on hydrocephalus is focused on things like the role that genetics and environmental factors play in causing the disease. This page talks about these and other areas of hydrocephalus research.
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