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Hydrocephalus, characterized by an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, can lead to cognitive decline and symptoms similar to dementia if left untreated. In particular, normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) can cause issues with memory, reasoning, and executive function, which may be mistaken for Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Early diagnosis and treatment, often involving the placement of a shunt to drain excess fluid, can help mitigate these cognitive effects. However, if not addressed, the condition may lead to permanent cognitive impairment.
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What are the symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus?
dementia, gait abnormalities, and incontinence (involuntary urination or bowel movements).
Does taking Methadone lead to dementia?
I believe so!
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.
What are medications for hydrocephalus?
the treatment of hydrocephalus
What are the major issues regarding smoking and dementia?
The narrowing of the peripheral circulation, including brain circulation may lead to dementia in predisposed individuals.
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.
Does Parkinson's lead to dementia?
About half the people with Parkinson's Disease end up with dementia. It is thought that Parkinson's Disease alone does not cause dementia, but other age related factors in addition to Parkinson's Disease may increase the chance of dementia developing.
What surgical procedures treats hydrocephalus?
the treatment of hydrocephalus
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.
Which term means abnormally increases amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain?
Hydrocephalus is the term that refers to an abnormally increased amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain. It can lead to an enlarged head in infants and cause symptoms like headaches and cognitive difficulties in adults.
Does an EEG of the brain show Dementia?
it can help lead the doctors to futher exam your brain
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
