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Hydrocephalus and cerebrospinal fluid flow disorders
Hydrocephalus, also known as “water on the brain,” is a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid, a fluid that normally protects the brain and spinal cord, builds up in the head. Too much of it can cause a variety of health problems, from headaches to difficulty walking or memory. At the Vasmedic clinic in Prague, we help patients with hydrocephalus and other cerebrospinal fluid flow disorders through consultations, examinations, and long-term monitoring.
Cerebrospinal fluid is a clear fluid that washes the brain and spinal cord, nourishes them and protects them from shock. If its circulation does not work properly, it begins to accumulate and increase pressure in the head. This condition is called hydrocephalus.
When can hydrocephalus occur?
- after head injuries,
- after inflammation (e.g. meningitis),
- after bleeding in the brain,
- in older people in the form of so-called normal pressure hydrocephalus - typically with problems with walking, memory and urination,
- with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (increased pressure in the head without a clear cause).
What problems can it cause?
- repeated headaches,
- unsteadiness or change in gait,
- memory disorders, concentration,
- urination, especially in older people,
- in more serious cases, deterioration of consciousness and general condition..
What we deal with at the Vasmedic clinic
- examination and consultation in case of suspected hydrocephalus or fluid flow disorder,
- evaluation of the results of CT/MRI examinations, or intracranial pressure studies,
- indications for surgical treatment (shunt insertion, endoscopic procedures),control and
- long-term monitoring of patients after the insertion of drainage systems,
- cooperation with neurologists, rehabilitation and other specialists.
What the clinic does not cover
- acute conditions with rapid deterioration of consciousness or neurological condition - these cases require urgent hospitalization.
Who will help you?
The medical team at Vasmedic consists of leading experts who will provide you with professional care with a personal touch.
What we do on an outpatient basis
- detailed examination and evaluation of previous treatment,
- consultation on surgical and minimally invasive therapy options,
- indications for procedures or recommendations for pharmacological treatment,
- long-term monitoring and control examinations,
- collaboration with neurologists, algesiologists and rehabilitation specialists.
Frequently asked questions
Hydrocephalus is a disease in which cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the ventricular system of the brain and increases intracranial pressure.
Treatment depends on the cause and includes the introduction of drainage systems (shunts) or endoscopic procedures. The outpatient clinic provides consultations and long-term monitoring of patients.
It is a form of hydrocephalus that is mainly manifested by gait, memory and incontinence disorders, often in elderly patients.
No recommendation needed.
Yes. We provide regular check-ups for patients with ventriculoperitoneal shunts or after endoscopic procedures.