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Hydrocephalus
What is Hydrocephalus?
--"... the buildup of fluid in the cavities (ventricles) deep within the brain. The excess fluid increases the size of the ventricles and puts pressure on the brain." ~ Mayo Clinic
--"...most common treatment for hydrocephalus is the surgical insertion of a drainage system, called a shunt. It consists of a long, flexible tube with a valve that keeps fluid from the brain flowing in the right direction and at the proper rate." ~ Mayo Clinic
--Diagnosis of Hydrocephalus is based on:
--"... the buildup of fluid in the cavities (ventricles) deep within the brain. The excess fluid increases the size of the ventricles and puts pressure on the brain." ~ Mayo Clinic
--"...most common treatment for hydrocephalus is the surgical insertion of a drainage system, called a shunt. It consists of a long, flexible tube with a valve that keeps fluid from the brain flowing in the right direction and at the proper rate." ~ Mayo Clinic
--Diagnosis of Hydrocephalus is based on:
- Neurological exams such as muscle condition, sensory status, movement status, and psychological condition.
- Brain Imaging such as: Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Computerized Tomography (CT).
- ~ Mayo Clinic
Want to know more about Hydrocephalus?
--For more information about Hydrocephalus, visit Mayo Clinic's website about Hydrocephalus.
--This website contains information such as causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and much more.
--For the Spanish version of the website, please click here.
--Medline Plus' website about Hydrocephalus is another resource.
--This website contains information such as: What to Expect at Home, Self-Care, and When to Call a Doctor after your child has the Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt (VP Shunt).
--For the Spanish version of the website, please click here.
--For more information about Hydrocephalus, visit Mayo Clinic's website about Hydrocephalus.
--This website contains information such as causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and much more.
--For the Spanish version of the website, please click here.
--Medline Plus' website about Hydrocephalus is another resource.
--This website contains information such as: What to Expect at Home, Self-Care, and When to Call a Doctor after your child has the Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt (VP Shunt).
--For the Spanish version of the website, please click here.