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Alternate Names : Hydrocephalus Ex Vacuo
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
There is no way to prevent normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Lack of treatment may lead the person to become bedridden, psychotic, and completely unable to control bowel and/or urinary function.
There are no risks to others.
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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Diagnosis & Tests
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Treatment & Monitoring
Author: James Warson, MD Reviewer: Donna Williams, RN, MSN, CRRN Date Reviewed: 09/04/01