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Suggest Treatment For Headache And Vomiting With Hydrocephalus
My daughter was born with hydrocephalus (2 months prem), She gets severe headaches although when scanned there seems to be no problem with the shunt. She is a very able child, but because of occasional vomiting and the headaches i have to take her to A&E alot. We also travel to bristol occasionally to see her neurosurgeon. I find myself awake alot at night with her because of the headaches. Could she possibly qualify for DLA because of the travel expenses and washing of bedding?
Thu, 24 May 2018
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Some neurosurgeons recommend intracranial pressure monitoring for severe, persistent headaches where the CT scan shows no enlargement of the ventricles. This procedure is done in the hospital where the pressure inside the brain is continually monitored. The pressure is correlated with the patient's symptoms; the shunt pressure valve can then be revised as needed. There is an organization named the Hydrocephalus Association. It has much good information for parents. It is in Bethesda, MD, USA.
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Arnold Zedd
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Some neurosurgeons recommend intracranial pressure monitoring for severe, persistent headaches where the CT scan shows no enlargement of the ventricles. This procedure is done in the hospital where the pressure inside the brain is continually monitored. The pressure is correlated with the patient's symptoms; the shunt pressure valve can then be revised as needed. There is an organization named the Hydrocephalus Association. It has much good information for parents. It is in Bethesda, MD, USA.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Arnold Zedd
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