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What Causes Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus?

hello my husband is 71 years old, he was dx with normal pressure hydrocephalus about 3 years ago. He has all 3 triad signs, no shunt. Very frail. Hx of HTN. My question is - is there and end stage to normal pressure hydrocephalus? Will he die from this disease, he is declining quickly.
Wed, 14 Sep 2016
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Normal pressure hydrocephalus(NPH) is a clinical condition caused by the build-up of cerebrospinal fluid.The symptoms of this condition worsen with time if not treated.Treatment for NPH involves surgical placement of a shunt in the brain to drain excess CSF into the abdomen where it can be absorbed as part of the normal circulatory process. This allows the brain ventricles to return to their normal size. While the success of treatment with shunts varies from person to person, some people recover almost completely after treatment and have a good quality of life.
I will suggest you see a Neurologist or a Neurosurgeon to discuss best options.
Hope my answer will help you
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What Causes Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM Normal pressure hydrocephalus(NPH) is a clinical condition caused by the build-up of cerebrospinal fluid.The symptoms of this condition worsen with time if not treated.Treatment for NPH involves surgical placement of a shunt in the brain to drain excess CSF into the abdomen where it can be absorbed as part of the normal circulatory process. This allows the brain ventricles to return to their normal size. While the success of treatment with shunts varies from person to person, some people recover almost completely after treatment and have a good quality of life. I will suggest you see a Neurologist or a Neurosurgeon to discuss best options. Hope my answer will help you Best regards