Idiopathic Hydrocephalus
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Idiopathic hydrocephalus is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the cavities of the brain without a clearly identified cause. This excess fluid can put pressure on the brain tissue and disrupt its function.
Signs that may appear: disturbances in walking, changes in memory or thinking, and difficulty controlling urine, among other manifestations that vary from person to person.
When an evaluation is advisable: if these changes appear progressively or affect daily life, it warrants a workup that helps understand its origin.
Whom to see? Idiopathic hydrocephalus is evaluated in neurology and neurosurgery, with support from internal medicine for the general approach. When there are neurological symptoms that worsen over time, the advisable thing is to seek a specialized evaluation that clearly guides the steps to follow.
Data on 98 doctors who treat idiopathic hydrocephalus
Which specialist treats idiopathic hydrocephalus?
Idiopathic hydrocephalus should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon, who will confirm the diagnosis and assess the necessary treatment. Find neurosurgeons.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in idiopathic hydrocephalus
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. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Frequently asked questions
What is idiopathic hydrocephalus?
Idiopathic hydrocephalus is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the cavities of the brain without a clearly identified cause. This excess fluid can put pressure on the brain tissue and disrupt its function.
Which doctor treats idiopathic hydrocephalus?
Idiopathic hydrocephalus should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon, who will confirm the diagnosis and assess the necessary treatment. Find neurosurgeons.