NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus) - fluid in the brain
If you experience symptoms that can be mistaken for dementia or normal ageing, they may instead be caused by NPH. NPH is a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain’s ventricles, causing them to enlarge. The symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus include difficulties with walking and balance, impaired memory, and a sudden urgency to urinate. The earlier you are assessed and treated, the better the outcome. Our experienced neurologists and neurosurgeons are ready to evaluate and treat you at short notice.
For the examination, we assess your symptoms and brain scan, as well as any additional investigations or treatments that may be necessary and most appropriate for you based on your signs of NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus). If no brain scan has previously been performed, it can be carried out on site.
FAQ about NPH
Up to four percent of all elderly people suffer from NPH, a condition involving excess fluid in the brain’s ventricles, causing them to enlarge.
Privathospitalet Mølholm offers a complete assessment and surgical treatment for NPH without waiting time, as part of a combined treatment pathway lasting two to three days. The surgery itself takes approximately 45 minutes.
NPH cannot be cured, but treatment can significantly improve quality of life and functional ability.
Kirsten was diagnosed with NPH and underwent a shunt surgery.
Hear her story.
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