Hydrocephalus
Excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles
What is Hydrocephalus?
inflammation of the meninges of the brain and/or spinal cord
What is meningitis?
chronic, progressive, disabling condition resulting from a degeneration of the myelin sheath in the CNS
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Congenital defect, infection, or tumor that obstructs flow of cerebrospinal fluid out of the brain
What causes Hydrocephalus?
virus, fungus, toxin (lead or arsenic)
What causes meningitis?
Genetics or an autoimmune disorder
abnormally enlarged head, prominent forehead, bulging eyes, irritability, distended scalp veins, and retardation
what are symptoms of Hydrocephalus?
high fever, headaches, back & neck pain plus stiffness, NV, delirium, convulsions, if untreated coma and death
What are symptoms of meningitis?
early stage: diplopia, weakness, fatigue, poor coordination, tingling and numbness
Later stage: tremors, muscle spasticity, paralysis, speech impairment, emotional swings, and incontinence
What are symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis?
surgical implantation of a (shunt) tube between the ventricles and the veins, heart, or abdominal peritoneal cavity to provide drainage of the excess fluid
ventriculostomy- performed to create a hole in the bottom of ventricle to allow CSF to drain toward the base of the brain to be reabsorbed
What is treatment for Hydrocephalus?
antibiotics, antipyretics, anticonvulsants, and/or medications for pain and cerebral edema
there is no cure. beta interferon medications are used to slow the rate of the condition.
Treatment- physical therapy, muscle relaxants, steroids, and psychological counseling to maintain functional ability as long as possible
What is Treatment for MS?
from birth to adulthood
When does hydrocephalus occur?
infants, young children & teens, and young adults
When does Meningitis occur?
between 20 to 40
When does Multiple Sclerosis occur?