Related Conditions

NPH and Comorbidities

By JennBechard | April 21, 2020 |

NPH can frequently co-exist with other age-related neurologic and medical conditions that may produce similar symptoms.

Epilepsy and Hydrocephalus

By Jennifer | February 23, 2020 |

Epilepsy is common in people with hydrocephalus. Of individuals with shunted hydrocephalus, an estimated 20% have epilepsy

Vision and Hydrocephalus

By Jennifer | February 23, 2020 |

Some children and adults with hydrocephalus develop vision (eye) problems.

Chronic Pain and Hydrocephalus

By Jennifer | February 23, 2020 |

Many people with hydrocephalus experience chronic pain although the exact numbers are unknown.

The Day-to-Day of Headaches and Hydrocephalus

By haintern1 | January 14, 2020 |

Living with hydrocephalus means living with headaches. In his latest post, Dan discusses headaches, weather changes, and the importance of knowing your body.

Post-surgical Depression

By JennBechard | August 8, 2018 |

You are on the road to recovery after yet another surgery but suddenly you find yourself unable to focus. One minute you are sitting at your computer working and the next thing you know you are thinking back to being in the hospital and suddenly you are overwhelmed by emotion.

Making Life Happen: Living Life with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

By Amanda Garzon | October 25, 2012 |

Meet Luke Russell, a freshman at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater who plans to major in marine biology with either a second major or a minor in psychology. He has spina bifida and hydrocephalus.