Hydrocephalus
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Hydrocephalus is the excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain, which increases the pressure inside it. It can occur in people of any age, with different manifestations depending on the case.
Common signs: In babies, an increase in the size of the head; in children and adults, headache, nausea, vision disturbances, balance problems, or changes in attention and memory.
When to seek care? When there are persistent or worsening neurological symptoms, or an unusual growth of the head in babies, a timely evaluation is important.
Which specialist treats it? The neurosurgeon and the neurologist are the go-to professionals; in children, the pediatric neurologist takes part, with support from the radiologist for the imaging studies. If you identify these signs, seeking medical guidance in time makes the difference.
Data on 1,117 doctors who treat hydrocephalus
Which specialist treats hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon, who will determine whether surgical treatment is needed. A neurologist can assist with the neurological assessment, in children a pediatric neurologist is the right choice, and an ENT specialist may be involved if ear-related causes are present. Find these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in hydrocephalus
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Pedro Tiburcio Cortes Gonzalez
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Jose Luis Zamora Mendez
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Nava Fuentes
Dr. Dora Alicia Valdés Burnes
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. Francisco Javier Hernandez Daniel
Dr. German Ballesteros Cuevas
Dr. Ruben Eduardo Flores Reyes
Dr. Americo Ontiveros Cantu
Dr. Santos Oscar Ramos
Dr. Edelmiro Tijerina Montes
Dr. Emmanuel Luis García Chávez
Dr. Feliciano Ramon Medellin Rodriguez
Dr. Samuel Ramos Linaje
Dr. Luis Alberto Mendez Mendez
Frequently asked questions
What is hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus is the excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain, which increases the pressure inside it. It can occur in people of any age, with different manifestations depending on the case.
Which doctor treats hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon, who will determine whether surgical treatment is needed. A neurologist can assist with the neurological assessment, in children a pediatric neurologist is the right choice, and an ENT specialist may be involved if ear-related causes are present. Find these specialists.