Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

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Treatment

Normal pressure hydrocephalus cannot always be cured. As a chronic condition, however, proper treatment can make a significant improvement in the patient's quality of life.


Medications

Currently, there are no medications to directly treat NPH.

Surgery

Shunt surgery is the most common treatment for the symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus. However, not all patients with NPH are suitable candidates for shunt surgery. Proper diagnostic testing for NPH is essential t...Read the full article