What is a CSF leak? Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) is the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. When there is a hole through the skull base, leakage of…
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The causes of hydrocephalus (excess fluid in the brain) are poorly understood. It's thought hydrocephalus present at birth (congenital hydrocephalus) may be the result of a brain defect restricting the…
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In younger children, particularly babies, cerebrospinalfluid (CSF) can run alongside the shunt rather than down it, and the fluid can leak through the skin wound. Additional stitches will be…
A shunt blockage can be very serious as it can lead to an build-up of excess fluid in the brain, which can cause brain damage. This will cause the symptoms of hydrocephalus. Emergency surgery will be needed to replace the malfunctioning shunt.
Shunt infection is also a relatively common complication after shunt surgery. The risk of infection is up to 1 in 5 in children, with a lower risk in adults. Infections are more likely to develop during the first few months after surgery. The symptoms of a shunt infection may include: 1. redness and tenderness along the line of the shunt 2. a high ...
The hydrocephalus and spina bifida charity Shinehas produced a series of shunt alert cards for adults and children. You carry the card with you if you've had a shunt fitted. The card is useful in a medical emergency if you have symptoms of a blockage or infection. The healthcare professionals treating you will be aware that you have a shunt fitted ...
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The excess cerebrospinalfluid (CSF) in the brain flows through the shunt to another part of your body, usually your tummy. From here, it's absorbed into your blood. Inside the…
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A spinal CSF leak occurs anywhere in the spinal column. A cranial CSF leak occurs in the skull. The most common symptom of a spinal CSF leak is a headache,…
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Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid in the brain. The excess fluid puts pressure on the brain, which can damage it. If left untreated, hydrocephalus can be fatal. Symptoms of…
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medicine to remove excess fluid from the body (diuretics) medicine to reduce the production of cerebrospinal fluid in your brain; a short course of steroid medicine to relieve headaches and…
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NPH may be diagnosed if you have difficulty walking, mental and bladder problems, and cerebrospinalfluid (CSF) levels that are higher than usual. However, you may not have all these…
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A loss of cerebrospinalfluid in the spine reduces pressure in the brain and can cause headaches. It can also increase your risk of developing meningitis. What are the symptoms…
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The CSF is located and produced within fluid compartments of the brain called ventricles. The function of CSF is to cushion the delicate brain and spinal cord tissue from injuries…
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Symptoms Hydrocephalus. Symptoms. Overview. Symptoms. Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment. Complications. Hydrocephalus, or excess fluid in the brain, causes slightly different symptoms depending on the type of hydrocephalus and the age of…
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