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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)

什么是正常压力脑积水?

正常压力脑积水(NPH)是由于大脑心室中过度脑脊液(CSF)积累而产生的。CSF由身体自然产生,并充当大脑和脊髓的保护性垫子。当产生过多的CSF并且没有被身体正确吸收时,会发生阻塞,并且心室会扩大,从而产生大脑的压力和肿胀。这种肿胀会影响大脑正常功能的能力。

一组最常见的发生在岁以上的成年人60. Other risk factors for the disorder are head injuries, brain infections, and brain tumors.

正常压力脑积水的原因

当CSF的正常流动在大脑和脊髓中被阻塞时,就会发生NPH,从而导致心室增大并向大脑施加压力。它可能在受伤或疾病后发生,可疑原因包括头部外伤,脑瘤,蛛网膜下腔出血,感染或手术并发症。有些人出于未知原因而开发NPH。NPH最常发生在老年人中,它同样影响男女。

NPH和诊断的早期症状

Three hallmark symptoms are present in patients diagnosed with NPH: difficulty with balance and walking; dementia and mental decline, including memory loss, difficulty speaking, and changes in mood and/or behavior; and urinary incontinence. Headaches, nausea, and difficulty concentrating may also occur due to the swelling of the brain. NPH is a progressive condition, with symptoms that worsen over time. Because these symptoms are similar to those of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, NPH is difficult to diagnose. Your doctor may conduct a variety of tests, including a physical exam, evaluation of how you walk, CT or MRI scans of the brain, a spinal tap or lumbar catheter, intracranial pressure monitoring, and neuropsychological tests, all of which can rule out other conditions.



Treatment

NPH的治疗涉及将分流器放入大脑中,以将多余的CSF排入腹部,在该腹部被吸收为正常循环过程的一部分。分流的排水允许心室恢复其正常尺寸。早期诊断和治疗可以改善分流放置会导致良好恢复的机会。

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