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I’m Having A Lot Of Headaches And I’m Wandering If

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Posted on Tue, 7 Jul 2020
Question: I’m having a lot of headaches and I’m wandering if it’s my hydrocephalus
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, hydrocephalus (if you were diagnosed) is a possible explanation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service.

I have read your query.

If you were diagnosed previously with hydrocephalus, then the answer to your question is yes, this may be the reason for the headaches.

If you were treated by shunting, shunt malfunction should be considered.

If your hydrocephalus was not treated surgically, it is possible from time to time for the compensatory mechanisms to fail to maintain the intracranial pressure.

See your Doctor for these issues.

Also, a brain MRI may be necessary in order to compare it with previous examinations.

I hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho

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I’m Having A Lot Of Headaches And I’m Wandering If

Brief Answer: Yes, hydrocephalus (if you were diagnosed) is a possible explanation. Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service. I have read your query. If you were diagnosed previously with hydrocephalus, then the answer to your question is yes, this may be the reason for the headaches. If you were treated by shunting, shunt malfunction should be considered. If your hydrocephalus was not treated surgically, it is possible from time to time for the compensatory mechanisms to fail to maintain the intracranial pressure. See your Doctor for these issues. Also, a brain MRI may be necessary in order to compare it with previous examinations. I hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.