How Do You Diagnose And Treat Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)?
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus or NPH is often misdiagnosed as having Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. If you or someone that you may know have been diagnosed as having Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s you should read this article. What is NPH? NPH occurs when a imbalance of cerebrospinal fluid, commonly know as CSF. The CSF is located and produced within cavities of the brain called ventricles. The function of CSF is to cushion the delicate brain and spinal cord tissue from injuries and maintain proper balance of nutrients around the central nervous system. Our bodies produce about 24 ounces of CSF every day. And our bloodstream absorbs most of the CSF. When an imbalance occurs, an excess amount of CSF fluid builds up in the brain resulting in the condition known as hydrocephalus. Left untreated, hydrocephalus will create increased pressure in the head and may result in increased symptoms or brain damage. What are symptoms of NPH? There are three main symptoms of NPH which are: Difficulty walking
