MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -What is hydrocephalus? Hydrocephalus is a neurological disorder caused by an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles (cavities) deep within the brain. This excess fluid causes the ventricles to widen, putting harmful pressure on the brain’s tissues.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most common causes of congenital hydrocephalus are: Spina bifida and other brain and spinal cord (neural tube) defects. A narrowing of the small passage between the third and fourth ventricles of your brain (aqueductal stenosis).

Detailed explanation-3: -In adults, there are four different types; obstructive, communicating, hypersecretory, and normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). Congenital or developmental hydrocephalus is often present at birth and is often part of a genetic syndrome or spinal dysraphism.

Detailed explanation-4: -bleeding inside the brain – for example, if blood leaks over the surface of the brain (subarachnoid haemorrhage) blood clots in the brain (venous thrombosis) meningitis – an infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. brain tumours. head injury. More items