Hydrocephalus (patient information)

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Hydrocephalus

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Hydrocephalus?

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

(Condition) On the Web

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

Images of Hydrocephalus

Videos on Hydrocephalus

FDA on Hydrocephalus

CDC on Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus in the news

Blogs on Hydrocephalus

Directions to Hospitals Treating Hydrocephalus

Risk calculators and risk factors for Hydrocephalus

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Assistant-Editor-In-Chief: Meagan E. Doherty

Overview

Hydrocephalus is a condition in which the brain swells due to a build up of fluid inside the skull. Hydrocephalus literally means "water on the brain." Hydrocephalus is dangerous and requires immediate medical attention. 60% of people who do not seek medical treatment die.

What are the symptoms of Hydrocephalus?

What are the causes of Noonan Hydrocephalus?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Hydrocephalus?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Hydrocephalus

Prevention of Hydrocephalus

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

Sources

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