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Q: Does hydrocephalus lead to dementia
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What are the symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus?

dementia, gait abnormalities, and incontinence (involuntary urination or bowel movements).


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3 weeks after your dad had a mri where they found hydrocephalus and said he was stage 3 dementia would he be well enough for your stepsister to bring in a lawyer and sign a new will?

Hydrocephalus is usually about diminished function(s) rather than diminished intelligence. Consult a lawyer for the correct interpretation on these laws in your fathers state.


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How Hydrocephalus may result from?

Conditions responsible for hydrocephalus in a fetus include infantile congenital (present at birth) hydrocephalus, hydrocephalus associated with encephalocele or myelomeningocele, posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus in newborns.


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What is the difference between viral and genetic hydrocephalus?

I have hydrocephalus and its not "viral" hydrocephalus, its congenital (i believe that's how its spelled.) anyways congenital hydrocephalus is present or detected at birth without it being in your ancestry. Genetic hydrocephalus means it was passed on from a generation or family member before you.


How does dementia affect nutrition and well being?

an individual with dementia may have memory problems and this may lead to forgetting if they have eaten or when they last ate dementia can also cause depression thus the individual may lose appetite