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Normal pressure hydrocephalus

2019-07-07 23:27:00
60 yrs,male,diabetic  diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus with arachnoid cysts.no history of involuntary micturition.is vp shunt req?are there any conservative treatment other than VP shunt
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Please consult a Neurosurgeon. He is best to advice. Hydrocephalus in presence of diabetes in 60 yrs is a life threatening condition. Please do not ignore

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