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Does Head Injury Lead To Hydrocephalus?
Question: Hi! I am 54 and developed vertigo in March 2012, after being treated for vertigo for several months, and still not feeling better! I had a MRI and was diagnosed w/Hydrocephalus! I had VP Shunt surgery in July 2012. The Neurosurgeon doesn't know how I developed Hydrocephalus! I am very healthy. A year after surgery I remember I hit my head on the backing camera of my work vehicle. I hit it hard, but didn't get knocked out! I asked my doctor if this is how I got Hydrocephalus, and he says he doesn't know! The evening of the day I hit my head I woke up vomiting throughout the night. I believe I had a TBI. I've read you can get Hydrocephalus from TBI. Thank you, XXXXX
Brief Answer:
The Head Injury could be the reason for Hydrocephalous
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you have doubt about hydrocephalous.
When You hit your head against a hard object, some small blood vessels in your brain may have ruptured --> Blood would have come out of these blood vessels --> Blood would have come in the region of your brain called Sub Arachnoid Space (this is a space between Arachnoid and Pia layers of your brain) --> This would have caused Sub Arachnoid Haemorrhage
This Sub Arachnoid Haemorrhage would have caused Headache and and vomiting throughout the night --> Soon the Blood clot would have started resolving and hence hemosiderin would be present in the sub arachnoid space --> These hemosiderin would have gone and clogged the Arachnoid Granulations --> Arachnoid Granulations have reduced capacity to drain CSF into Venous Sinuses --> Hydrocephalous
In Short
1. Trauma causes Sub Arachnoid Haemorrhage
2. Sub Arachnoid Haemorrhage causes Obstruction to CSF Flow
3. Obstruction to CSF Flow causes Hydrocephalous
So
Coming to your Question "I just want feedback if this is could be why you developed Hydrocephalus" the answer is YES . . . The Head Injury could be the reason for Hydrocephalous
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
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The Head Injury could be the reason for Hydrocephalous
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you have doubt about hydrocephalous.
When You hit your head against a hard object, some small blood vessels in your brain may have ruptured --> Blood would have come out of these blood vessels --> Blood would have come in the region of your brain called Sub Arachnoid Space (this is a space between Arachnoid and Pia layers of your brain) --> This would have caused Sub Arachnoid Haemorrhage
This Sub Arachnoid Haemorrhage would have caused Headache and and vomiting throughout the night --> Soon the Blood clot would have started resolving and hence hemosiderin would be present in the sub arachnoid space --> These hemosiderin would have gone and clogged the Arachnoid Granulations --> Arachnoid Granulations have reduced capacity to drain CSF into Venous Sinuses --> Hydrocephalous
In Short
1. Trauma causes Sub Arachnoid Haemorrhage
2. Sub Arachnoid Haemorrhage causes Obstruction to CSF Flow
3. Obstruction to CSF Flow causes Hydrocephalous
So
Coming to your Question "I just want feedback if this is could be why you developed Hydrocephalus" the answer is YES . . . The Head Injury could be the reason for Hydrocephalous
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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Dr. Yogesh D
Good morning Dr. Mascarenhas,
Thank you for answering my question! I thought thats how I developed hydrocephalus! In November of 2011 I had a CT scan and it didn't show anything! Maybe because they didn't use dye? I've also read CT scans don't always show damage. Is that true?
Thank you,
XXXXX
Thank you for answering my question! I thought thats how I developed hydrocephalus! In November of 2011 I had a CT scan and it didn't show anything! Maybe because they didn't use dye? I've also read CT scans don't always show damage. Is that true?
Thank you,
XXXXX
Brief Answer:
Hydrocephalous may even develop after months or even years
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam
Welcome Back to Health Care Magic
1. Post Traumatic Hydrocephalous (i.e. Hydrocephalous following head injury) can be a long drawn process and hence may not be visible in earlier scans . Hydrocephalous may even develop after months or even years
2. Contrast Scan is not Needed for this condition
3. CT don't always show damage. But CT will Show Hydrocephous
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
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PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Hydrocephalous may even develop after months or even years
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam
Welcome Back to Health Care Magic
1. Post Traumatic Hydrocephalous (i.e. Hydrocephalous following head injury) can be a long drawn process and hence may not be visible in earlier scans . Hydrocephalous may even develop after months or even years
2. Contrast Scan is not Needed for this condition
3. CT don't always show damage. But CT will Show Hydrocephous
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
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PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Good morning Dr. Mascarenhas,
Thank you for answering my questions! When I hit my head I didn't get knocked out! I hit it hard enough it made me cry! When I woke up that night vomiting I didn't correlate the vomiting w the hit to my head! Now that I think about it ,the following months after I hit my head I was able to do my work but I just didn't feel right in my head! I am even remembering things today about my speech not being right. I would speak and mumble! I now can remember sitting in my truck thinking why am I having problems speaking! Is this normal to forget I hit my head, and remember details a year later? Thank you, XXXX
Thank you,g
XXXXX
Thank you for answering my questions! When I hit my head I didn't get knocked out! I hit it hard enough it made me cry! When I woke up that night vomiting I didn't correlate the vomiting w the hit to my head! Now that I think about it ,the following months after I hit my head I was able to do my work but I just didn't feel right in my head! I am even remembering things today about my speech not being right. I would speak and mumble! I now can remember sitting in my truck thinking why am I having problems speaking! Is this normal to forget I hit my head, and remember details a year later? Thank you, XXXX
Thank you,g
XXXXX
Brief Answer:
Yes. It is normal. This is called Post Traumatic Amnesia
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam
Welcome Back
Q : Is this normal to forget I hit my head, and remember details a year later?
A : Yes. It is normal. This is called Post Traumatic Amnesia
Hope you found the answer helpful
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
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Yes. It is normal. This is called Post Traumatic Amnesia
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam
Welcome Back
Q : Is this normal to forget I hit my head, and remember details a year later?
A : Yes. It is normal. This is called Post Traumatic Amnesia
Hope you found the answer helpful
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
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PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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Dr. Yogesh D
Hello Dr. Mascarenhas,
Again, I thank you so much for answering all of my questions! Is it possible that I had a concussion, and caused more damage because I kept working after the hit. I took the next day off, because i was so tired from vomiting through out the night! I continued working after that. I have a physical job, and worked 4 days a week for about 9-12 months before i developed vertigo. I have always been a healthy person, but after I hit my head my health went downhill. Because of the PTA , did I create more health problems because I didn't seek immediate medical attention?
Thank you, XXXXX
Again, I thank you so much for answering all of my questions! Is it possible that I had a concussion, and caused more damage because I kept working after the hit. I took the next day off, because i was so tired from vomiting through out the night! I continued working after that. I have a physical job, and worked 4 days a week for about 9-12 months before i developed vertigo. I have always been a healthy person, but after I hit my head my health went downhill. Because of the PTA , did I create more health problems because I didn't seek immediate medical attention?
Thank you, XXXXX
Brief Answer:
Shunt Surgery has been done, problem solved, and you will be best of health
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
You have not created more health problems because you did not seek immediate medical attention
The Complication you had encountered is a delayed complication of head injury, which occurs weeks or even months after trauma. So Even if you had been admitted and undergone detailed evaluation, these would not have been picked up earlier
From what you have narrated till now, I don't think that you have had concussion
So
Please do not worry
Because Shunt Surgery has been done, your problem has been solved, and you will be in best of your health in future
Hope you found the answer helpful
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Shunt Surgery has been done, problem solved, and you will be best of health
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
You have not created more health problems because you did not seek immediate medical attention
The Complication you had encountered is a delayed complication of head injury, which occurs weeks or even months after trauma. So Even if you had been admitted and undergone detailed evaluation, these would not have been picked up earlier
From what you have narrated till now, I don't think that you have had concussion
So
Please do not worry
Because Shunt Surgery has been done, your problem has been solved, and you will be in best of your health in future
Hope you found the answer helpful
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Dear Dr. Mascarenhas,
I want to thank you for all your answers to my questions!
You have been so professional and considerate! I am so appreciative
of all your time! Peace be with you:)
Respectfully,
XXXXXX
I want to thank you for all your answers to my questions!
You have been so professional and considerate! I am so appreciative
of all your time! Peace be with you:)
Respectfully,
XXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Glad to be of Help to you Madam
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Glad to be of Help to you
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
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Glad to be of Help to you Madam
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Glad to be of Help to you
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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