What should be done for normal pressure hydrocephalus?
Disease description:
My uncle had a brain hemorrhage and was treated well, but he's left with some aftereffects. Recently, he has been experiencing dizziness and stuttering. The hospital diagnosed him with normal pressure hydrocephalus. What should I do?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guan Yanlei
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a type of hydrocephalus characterized by ventricular enlargement with normal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure. Its clinical manifestations include gait instability, cognitive impairment, and urinary incontinence. Common causes include subarachnoid hemorrhage, meningitis, and other conditions, although the cause remains unknown in some patients. The treatment of choice is usually ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery. With timely diagnosis and early intervention, most cases can be effectively treated; however, outcomes are generally poorer for those who cannot undergo surgical treatment.
