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30 Αυγ 2024 · Symptoms of hydrocephalus. The most common symptoms of hydrocephalus include: Headache. Fatigue (feeling more tired or weak than usual), drowsiness (not able to stay awake or focus), or both. Nausea (feeling like you’re going to throw up) and vomiting (throwing up). Irritability (feeling angrier than usual).
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23 Αυγ 2023 · Introduction. A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a cerebral shunt that drains excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) when there is an obstruction in the normal outflow or there is a decreased absorption of the fluid. Cerebral shunts are used to treat hydrocephalus.
How do I know if the shunt has blocked? The signs and symptoms of shunt block may vary depending on the reason for the shunt and how suddenly the blockage occurs. If blockage is slow the symptoms may be gradual. Symptoms may include: • headaches • nausea and vomiting • drowsiness, sleepiness, hard-to-wake • bulging around the shunt valve
11 Οκτ 2017 · Symptoms of hydrocephalus can include: large head size. headaches. seizures. irritability. excessive sleepiness. incontinence. poor appetite. cognitive delays or regression. memory loss. poor...
8 Ιαν 2019 · A ventriculoperitoneal shunt is a medical device that doctors use to treat a brain condition called hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is a condition that causes fluid to build up on the brain, which...
The predictors of shunt malfunction have been studied mostly in pediatric patients. In this study, we report our 11-year experience with VP shunts in adult patients with hydrocephalus. We also assess the various factors affecting shunt survival in a developing country setting.
27 Ιουλ 2023 · Brain & Nervous System. Treatment. Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) Shunt Overview. By Heidi Moawad, MD. Updated on July 27, 2023. Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD. Print. A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a device used to relieve excessive pressure on the brain.
