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Can Spina Bifida cause learning disability?
Spina Bifida is often accompanied by hydrocephalus, or "water on the brain," which can cause learning disabilities. But not all children with Spina Bifida have hydrocephalus and therefore not all of them will have learning disabilities. Early intervention is vital.
Why would a mass in the third ventricle cause hydrocephalus?
I happen to have hydrocephalus :/ and that mass could cause a blockage, requirring insertion of a shunt by neurosurgeons.
Can alcohol cause hydrocephalus?
Alcohol itself does not directly cause hydrocephalus, which is the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain's ventricles. However, chronic alcohol abuse can lead to brain damage and other neurological conditions that may contribute to the development of hydrocephalus. Additionally, alcohol-related disorders during pregnancy, such as fetal alcohol syndrome, can affect brain development and potentially lead to complications, including hydrocephalus in the child. Overall, while alcohol is not a direct cause, its effects on the brain can increase the risk of conditions associated with hydrocephalus.
Does hydrocephalus lead to dementia?
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.
Can Spina Bifida impact the brain?
The Spina Bifida itself does not effect the brain, but the hydrocephalus (water on the brain), which often accompanies it, can and does. It can cause learning disabilities and even, in more severe cases, mental retardation.
What does otosclerosis cause?
Hearing Impairment
What is a common cause of congenital hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus is usually the result of one or more brain disorders within the skull, refer link below.
What impairment is part of the exclusionary criteria for learning disabilities?
poor instruction
What infections cause visual impairment?
Some infections that may lead to visual impairment include:
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.
Is chiari 1 malformation also known as hydrocephalus?
No, but chiari malformation can cause hydrocephalus. In chiari malformation, the hindbrain sits low. This can constrict the normal passageways for CSF (cerebral spinal fluid). If the CSF can't flow properly, it builds up. This is known as hydrocephalus.
What are medications for hydrocephalus?
the treatment of hydrocephalus
