Hydrocephalus in Adults

The neurosurgeon is the specialist who evaluates hydrocephalus in adults, a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the cavities of the brain, increasing the pressure inside the skull. This fluid normally circulates and is reabsorbed, but in this case the balance is disrupted.

Common symptoms:

• Changes in memory or thinking
• Difficulty walking or instability
• Alterations in the control of urine
• Headache or nausea in some cases

Possible causes: It may arise after an injury, an infection, bleeding, or without a clearly identified cause.

When to seek care? If progressive changes appear in walking, memory, or urinary control, they should be evaluated. Having a neurosurgeon examine the case in time is key to guiding management.