Hydrocephalus Treatment

When fluid builds up in the cavities or ventricles in the brain, it is known as hydrocephalus. This condition can put pressure on the brain and affect cerebral function. Although cerebrospinal fluid normally acts as a lubricant in the brain’s ventricles, excessive fluid can lead to brain damage. Dr. Sina Rajamand and the team at Saint Mary’s Brain and Spine Surgery provide advanced hydrocephalus treatment at our medical center serving the Reno and Northern Nevada area.

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Causes and Symptoms of Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus can affect individuals of any age, though it most commonly occurs in infants and elderly adults over 60. This condition arises when there is an imbalance in cerebrospinal fluid production and absorption, leading to fluid buildup in the brain ventricles and increased pressure on the brain.

The symptoms of hydrocephalus vary depending on age:

Infants: Increased head size, bulging spots on the head, vomiting, feeding difficulties, seizures, and eyes fixed downward.
Toddlers and Children: Headaches, blurred vision, eyes fixed downward, vomiting, sleepiness, unsteadiness, seizures, incontinence, cognitive changes, and poor appetite.
Young/Middle-aged Adults: Headaches, coordination issues, lethargy, incontinence, cognitive dysfunction, and vision impairments.
Older Adults: Incontinence, shuffling gait or difficulty walking, memory loss, coordination and balance deterioration, and frequent urination.

If you or a loved one exhibit any of these symptoms, seek medical attention promptly. Dr. Sina Rajamand and the team at Saint Mary’s Brain and Spine Surgery are equipped to provide comprehensive care for hydrocephalus.

Shunt Surgery for Hydrocephalus

The most common treatment for hydrocephalus is shunt surgery. This procedure involves the insertion of a shunt, a flexible tubing, into one of the brain’s ventricles. The tubing is then tunneled under the skin to another area of the body, such as the abdomen, where the excess cerebrospinal fluid can be absorbed more easily.

Dr. Sina Rajamand and the neurosurgery team at Saint Mary’s Brain and Spine Surgery provide exceptional medical care for hydrocephalus and other neurological conditions. If you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms of hydrocephalus, we offer advanced shunt surgery and other treatment options at our medical center near Reno and Northern Nevada. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

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