hydrocephalus

[bernie52]

what are the causes of hydrocephalus in adults

[Cath278]

Hi.To follow up what selma said, a lot of these illness are of an "idiopathic" nature.That is, of an un-known origin. It is a difficult thing to accept, where there is no person or reason to blame. I would advise you to look up Hydrocephalus, have a read, and come back to us with any questions you may then have.We will do our best to help.Cath278.

[selmaS]

Hi....u wanted to know causes of hydrocephalus in adults....a syrinx or syringomyelia, chiari malformation, intercranial hypertension.....and I am sure other's I am unaware of.

I would wonder what the dr said as u were given this dx....and if there is something more u left out of ur question...we r a support forum and I am not a dr.....but a good NS should be able to run tests to rule diff things out.

Depending on the cause, u may need to have a shunt or if the cause is one of the conditions I mention, if it is taken care of it may help the excess fluid.

Please post an update.

"selma"

[Bridget A. Hewitt, RN]

Hi, you posted this in a pediactric forum.  Try posting in an adult forum and good luck