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Suggest Treatment For Hydrocephalus And Bladder Control Problems
My father is diagonosed with Hydrocephalus and has phases of decreased movement & problems with bladder control. Some doctors think it could be Parkinnsons as well. He feels better somedays and his body functions normally but other days, he can hardly walk and his bladder control worsens. We cannot understand what happens and why it occurs in phases of good & bad. He recently got his MRI done and the fluid level has not changed. Please suggest what we should do. Thank You!
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
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From the symptoms it is probably normal pressure hydrocephalus which your father is having. I have to see the pictures once before confirming it. The symptoms typically involve gait problems, bladder problems and dementia. This is a diagnosis which can be confirmed by MRI scan.
It is first important to consult your neurologist and discuss the probable diagnosis from clinical symptoms and MRI scan. A detailed history is to be taken and the progress of symptoms analyzed. Depending on duration of symptoms and the changes on MRI scan the doctors might suggest interventions if required. Please do not worry.
Thanks for writing in.
From the symptoms it is probably normal pressure hydrocephalus which your father is having. I have to see the pictures once before confirming it. The symptoms typically involve gait problems, bladder problems and dementia. This is a diagnosis which can be confirmed by MRI scan.
It is first important to consult your neurologist and discuss the probable diagnosis from clinical symptoms and MRI scan. A detailed history is to be taken and the progress of symptoms analyzed. Depending on duration of symptoms and the changes on MRI scan the doctors might suggest interventions if required. Please do not worry.
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