Hydrocephalus in Adults
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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.
Data on 182 doctors who treat hydrocephalus in adults
Which specialist treats hydrocephalus in adults?
Adult hydrocephalus should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon, who will determine the right treatment based on the cause and symptoms. Find neurosurgeons.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hydrocephalus in adults
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Quiñones Pesqueira
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Frequently asked questions
What is 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.
Which doctor treats hydrocephalus in adults?
Adult hydrocephalus should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon, who will determine the right treatment based on the cause and symptoms. Find neurosurgeons.