Hydrocephalus
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Hydrocephalus is the excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain, which increases the pressure inside it. It can occur in people of any age, with different manifestations depending on the case.
Common signs: In babies, an increase in the size of the head; in children and adults, headache, nausea, vision disturbances, balance problems, or changes in attention and memory.
When to seek care? When there are persistent or worsening neurological symptoms, or an unusual growth of the head in babies, a timely evaluation is important.
Which specialist treats it? The neurosurgeon and the neurologist are the go-to professionals; in children, the pediatric neurologist takes part, with support from the radiologist for the imaging studies. If you identify these signs, seeking medical guidance in time makes the difference.
Data on 1,170 doctors who treat hydrocephalus
Which specialist treats hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon, who will determine whether surgical treatment is needed. A neurologist can assist with the neurological assessment, in children a pediatric neurologist is the right choice, and an ENT specialist may be involved if ear-related causes are present. Find these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in hydrocephalus
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Frequently asked questions
What is hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus is the excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain, which increases the pressure inside it. It can occur in people of any age, with different manifestations depending on the case.
Which doctor treats hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon, who will determine whether surgical treatment is needed. A neurologist can assist with the neurological assessment, in children a pediatric neurologist is the right choice, and an ENT specialist may be involved if ear-related causes are present. Find these specialists.