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What Causes Fluid Retention In The Brain?
My brother-in-law Ralph H Harper was told he had water on the brain and suffered for three months and his doctor had to rush him to Lakeland Hospital from his office a couple days ago. They said it was Hydrocephalus and it would be Monday before they could get the equipment there to do the job. The other hospitals and doctor did not know what it was. What is your chances of overcoming this? Bonnie Forrester
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Dr. Aida Quka,
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Hello!
Thank you for your question on HCM!
Regarding your concern I would like to explain that are different causes that lead to an increased intracranial pressure from cerebrospinal fluid.
It may be a disorder in the production ( overproduction) or absorption ( low absorption) of the cerebrospinal fluid by the brain.
A tumor of the papilar plexus could cause overproduction of cerebrospinal fluid causing hydrocephalus. A meningeal infection , a subarachnoidal hemorrhage or a vessel insufficiency could cause malabsorption of the cerebrospinal fluid.
This condition can be treated by drugs ( acetazolamide) or interventions ( repeated spinal taps or a cerebral drainage). I recommend you to consult with the neurosurgeon and try to find the cause and the proper treatment for him.
Hope to have been of help!
Greetings! Dr. Aida
Thank you for your question on HCM!
Regarding your concern I would like to explain that are different causes that lead to an increased intracranial pressure from cerebrospinal fluid.
It may be a disorder in the production ( overproduction) or absorption ( low absorption) of the cerebrospinal fluid by the brain.
A tumor of the papilar plexus could cause overproduction of cerebrospinal fluid causing hydrocephalus. A meningeal infection , a subarachnoidal hemorrhage or a vessel insufficiency could cause malabsorption of the cerebrospinal fluid.
This condition can be treated by drugs ( acetazolamide) or interventions ( repeated spinal taps or a cerebral drainage). I recommend you to consult with the neurosurgeon and try to find the cause and the proper treatment for him.
Hope to have been of help!
Greetings! Dr. Aida
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