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I need to know about hydrocephalus and its treatment. Also symptoms and cure for this case. Solutions will be highly appreciated.

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Hello....... Hydrocephalus is a condition that occurs when fluid builds up in the skull and causes the brain to swell. Birth defect,genetic abnormality,certain infections that occur during pregnancy, ...  Read More

I am suffering from Communicating hydrocephalus but doctors are saying its not in active state just want

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My daughter had Hydrocephalus and underwent a surgery for VP shunt. The Dr said that sometimes the Hydrocephalus is healed naturally and shunt isn't required afterwards. Is there any treatment to cure Hydrocephalus? How can it be checked weather Hydrocephalus is still there or has it been cured?

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Consult a ped.neurosurgeon or a pediatric surgeon.. . Clinical exam n CTscan will guide regarding function of VP shunt n resolution of HC ...  Read More

Hydrocephalus(water like fluid in my Brain) since I was 6months old. Now I am 24 years old. Dr suggested there's no need of any surgery for Hedrocephalus as per MRI investigations. My Question is what kind of problems I face due to Hydrocephalus? Coz from last 6 months there's a pain in my lower back of head only in the night time before sleep.

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if you had hydrocephalus at 6 months age then it means that it has turned into arrested hydrocephalus now. it does not have any major side effects. the other problems seem to be unrelated ...  Read More

I am having headache from past 1.5 years I got my MRI done which is attached with this query. Just wanna get in touch with a neurologist so as to have an idea as to how can hydrocephalus can be treated.

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You need a neurosurgeon consultation. Depending on your symptoms will have decide further ...  Read More

I have hydrocephalus detected in 2013, I was operated and shunt treatment was done at that time ...but even now when I try to do exercises , I get severe headache, is exercises advisable to hydrocephalus patients?

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Madam generally exercise is not related to ur headache.madam do you have any visual symptoms. ...  Read More

My father is suffering from Hydrocephalus, doctors have suggested shunting surgery. Is surgery the only solution or can he be treated by medication as well?

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Hydrocephalus is a mechanical problem. It is collection of CSF (water-like brain fluid) in the brain due to blockage of the outlet pathways. A mechanical problem like this can not be treated effective ...  Read More

Looking for treatment for hydrocephalus. We are looking for alternative treatment to surgery. Want to know if homeopathic medicine is available for this.

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hello there. hydrocephalus is a condition in which the fluid in the brain increases so much so that it presses on the brain tissue. if the pressure keeps on increasing, a lot can go wrong. the incr ...  Read More

Hydrocephalus(water like fluid in my Brain) since I was 6months old. Now I am 24 years old. Dr suggested there's no need of any surgery for Hedrocephalus as per MRI investigations. My Question is what kind of problems I face due to Hydrocephalus? Coz from last 6 months there's a pain in my lower back of head only in the night time before sleep. Is

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If u are diagnosed at 6 months of ur age probably it may be congenital hydrocephalus that means by birth. as ur are now 24 years without any problems hydrocephalus which is non progressive may not ne ...  Read More

I was operated for hydrocephalus and after complete recovery I had alcohol ( about half a mug of beer). Post this, I started getting problems that I used to face earlier. The constant hydrocephalus hangover persists. Is there a problem or will it fade away as soon as the alcohol is removed from my body? My shunt is working fine and CT scan shows no

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Hi, alcohol will not cause any harm to stent that present in csf drainage site. But better to avoid taking alcohol. If you are a smoker avoid smoking. If you are feeling problems as experienced earlia ...  Read More

Hi 12th day after FET. Two embryo's transferred. Both 4AA grade on day 5 No symptoms seen at all What are chances Highly anxiety

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I am in 13 weeks and my nt nb scan was done on 29th august, where everything was normal except the ratio for preterm delivery was 1:63. Recently i am not feeling any symptoms, but having blewding gums from 1 day. Is that normal.

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My lmp 4.1.2025. CRL:12.5mm 7 week 3days EDD:24/10/25 GS:30.6mm 8weeks 1days Pog:7weeks6days and FHR good I don't have any symptoms. Is it ok for baby.. And previously I had miscarriage at 14 weeks of pregnancy. So doctor recommended heparin 40mg injection daily is it necessary. I have blood pressure also

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No the injection is not necessary Unless you r apla positive There are oral substitutes also available of this injection Ultrasound findings are normal If you had a second trimester miscarriage yo ...  Read More

I have had some of these symptoms for years but was never that serious, but these days it has been extreme and really scary to experience, some days ago i had a really bad experience, I stood up and all my vision went black and my body started shaking I lost my balance and I almost fell, my body was shaking like crazy I thought I will die and the

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Hi, My daughter 2.6 years has been consuming boiled eggs on daily basis. From past few months she is having stuffy or running nose, sneezing(occasional) and water eyes(occasional). Itchy nose or puts fingers in tongue(rarely).Can these be due to egg allergy? She is facing respiratory symptoms but no fever.

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Respiratory allergies alone are rarely due to any food. ...  Read More

Hi..what are the other symptoms of infantile spasm in 2 month kid other than jerking. Like do baby be fed well and gian weight.

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Yes...Baby will be able to feed well ...  Read More

Im experiencing stomach leg cramps with back pain , along with milky white discharge ,breast tenderness at 7 dpo Had unprotected sex during ovulation Last period:10th March Expected period:9th April What is the reason for above symptoms

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Please seek a formal consultation with a Gynaecologist in your area or on Practo. This will involve a prolonged discussion and further management. ...  Read More

Protected vaginal Intercourse. There is no damages in condom . Less than 30 second .so for I have slightly itching is this symptoms or anything else.

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Few tests needs to be done for evaluation ...  Read More

What is suppression symptoms effect suppression causes can I it soo feelings emotion Can depression & social cause vision problems like new experiencing dry eyes

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Kindly reframe your question ...  Read More

From last week I had some symptoms 1) hives that goes after taking antihistamine 2) muscles weakness 3) little swollen lymph node of armpit right side that comes and goes 4) yesterday I tested hiv antibodies test of elcia it is negative.( 37 days after exposure) (unprotected sex) I have also tested my t4 (thyroid) it was 11.38 Tell me what should

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Immediately consult ...  Read More

I have these symptoms Physical symptoms 1. Constant headaches, tightness pressure in head 2. Body pain in left side of body including heart area, which doesn't feel like muscle pain 3. Pain on top of the head 4. Left hand is clenched 5. Throat lump and tightness all the time 6. Recently electric type zolts/zaps from head to body 7. Unable to co

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Can be due to long term usage of marijuana ... detailed assessment is must https://g.co/kgs/Rjcs5h ...  Read More

Madam iam 9th month pregnent last sacnning reports show baby brain two sides water that's called hydrocephalus what is problem madam doctor says abortion iam so sad madam please suggest me

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At 9 months It will not be an abortion It will be normal delivery Following delivery the baby needs to be assessed ...  Read More

My mother 78 years old and wheelchair bound with memory issues is diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and is advised surgery for a shunt. Please help me understand if this is safe to proceed with. Thanks

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What are her other symptoms? NPH is a diagnosis of exclusion. Similar symptoms will be seen in other conditions like Parkinson's disease. if it's a diagnosed case of NPH after a trial of anti Parkins ...  Read More

Symptoms are •Mild fever after doing household work since 2 months • Tiredness • Acidity sometimes (gap of 3-4 days) since 2 years • Female 52 Weight 75 kg and doing walking since many years minimum 5000 steps and daily 20 mins exercise. But weight kept on increasing. • Snore badly. What it should be?

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All the symptoms that you mentioned are not related. It may be due to a deficiency. Detailed discussion with the patient is needed to ascertain anything. Consult at your convenience. ...  Read More

As we both are planning for baby,we had a alternate days intercourse few weeks ago during the fertile window. Now my wife period cycle must to be start on 30th june but there is no symptoms of period coming ,nor there is any symptoms of pregnancy. What would be the case and what must be do now??

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Dear sir/ mam Is hydrocephalus a death sentence ?? Please let me know One of my relatives has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus. What should we do further ?? Please reply

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No. Treatable ...  Read More

My wife is above six month pregnant, our child has an issue of hydrocephalus(venticulomegaly),two vessel cord and a relatively larger head and smaller cerebrum. Two doctors have different opinions- one is saying to terminate and one is saying that she should deliver the baby. Can any neuropedritician do something? Is there any chance?

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How many weeks is she as of today? Depending on the the line of management would be decided. Have to check the reports too ...  Read More

Child (5y5m old, 19kgs) has been complaining about stomach ache since afternoon. Normal diet, though there has been a wedding in the house so lots of hustle bustle. From evening there is fever. Highest temp went o 100.6. Stomach ache is there. Gave calopol 250 and droning ds suspension 5ml once each, so far. Symptoms still same. PS he was covid pos

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Give syrup cyclopam 5ml per dose upto thrice a day for stomach pain. Please visit a pediatrician for check up if not better soon ...  Read More

I am still having symptoms like sore throat , cough and light dizziness..and i am also felling fatique

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Saline gargle and steam inhalation may be beneficial ...  Read More

Dear Doctors, My nephew, 3 yr, diagnosed with arrested hydrocephalus 6 months back. He looks week and have some balancing issue while walking. Takes only milk, no other solid food. Checked with eye doctor, no papilledema. His head is enlarged, but not very much. Some doctors suggested VP shunt surgery but some doctors suggested to monitor without s

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Consult please. As you can ask this only if this is the issue Seems more to it. ...  Read More

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