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What Causes Water On The Brain?

What causes an older adult, to get water on the brain? How is this treated? The Man is in his 80 s. Thank you, Karen
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Hi Karen. Excess " water" or liquor in brain, can be hydrocephalus. In old people may be secondary from cerebral atrophy, may be from liquor malabsorption, or may be result of lesions compressing liquor circulation pathways. Treatment depends on the cause. Generally a cerebral MRI reveals the cause. If there is active hydrocephalus treatment consists of shunting the excessive liquor. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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What Causes Water On The Brain?

Hi Karen. Excess water or liquor in brain, can be hydrocephalus. In old people may be secondary from cerebral atrophy, may be from liquor malabsorption, or may be result of lesions compressing liquor circulation pathways. Treatment depends on the cause. Generally a cerebral MRI reveals the cause. If there is active hydrocephalus treatment consists of shunting the excessive liquor. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.