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Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)
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Hydrocephalus - idiopathic; Hydrocephalus - adult; Hydrocephalus - communicating; Extraventricular obstructive hydrocephalus Symptoms The symptoms often begin slowly. A person needs to have three symptoms to be diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus:
![]() Sudden falls without a loss of consciousness or other symptoms (drop attacks) may occur early in the illness. Note: Many of these symptoms are common in the elderly, and may be caused by other conditions. Signs and tests An examination shows walking (gait) changes related to the pressure placed on parts of the brain. Deep tendon reflexes may be increased in the lower legs. Tests include:
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