Do not confuse normotensive hydrocephalus with Alzheimer’s disease: how to define it?
Humans have cerebrospinal fluid in their brains that provide nutrients and protect the brain, creating a shock-absorbing effect in case of injury, so a The Santa Fe de Bogotá Foundation, Colombia, has a center dedicated to normal pressure hydrocephalus, which causes cerebrospinal fluid to build up in the brain, causing the ventricles to dilate and create a shock-absorbing effect in case of injury. The main symptom of the disease is magnetic gait, urinary incontinence and cognitive impairment, but it can be confused with other types of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease. With adequate treatment, patients with normotensive Hydrocephalus have a very high probability of maintaining a good quality of life, and Colombia is the first country in the world to have a centre dedicated to this pathology. To date, the center has treated hundreds of patients from all over the country and aims to raise awareness of the understanding of this disease and its timely treatment.
Published : 2 years ago by TGS in Health
Humans have cerebrospinal fluid in their brains that provide nutrients and protect the brain, creating a shock-absorbing effect in case of injury, so a football player can head the ball without getting hurt or losing consciousness. See also: Fatty liver: how to prevent and how to treat? Normal pressure hydrocephalus occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain, causing the ventricles to dilate. This creates pressure on the brain, causing the main symptoms of the disease: magnetic gait, urinary incontinence and cognitive impairment (forgetfulness, lack of interest, lack of concentration). This disease was described in 1965 by the Colombian neurosurgeon and researcher Salomon Hakim.
what are the symptoms
The main symptom of normotensive hydrocephalus is a magnetic gait, which is a difficulty in walking, as if a person had metal shoes and the floor was a magnet, then lifting the foot off the ground and turning is difficult. This is the first symptom, unlike Alzheimer’s disease, in which these symptoms appear late in the disease. After this symptom, there are problems with the control of the sphincter (at first the person cannot go to the toilet because he walks very slowly and is late, then frontal urinary incontinence develops when the patient urinates without realizing it), and dementia. Interested in: High temperatures at night are more dangerous for health than during the day “This disease usually occurs in people over 65 years of age, which increases the likelihood of suffering from it over the years. Due to its symptoms, normal pressure hydrocephalus can be confused with other types of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease. However, it is treatable and its symptoms are reversible,” says Fernando Hakim, head of neurosurgery at Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá. In this sense, experts confirm that with adequate treatment, patients with normotensive hydrocephalus have a very high probability of maintaining a good quality of life. Colombia is the first country in the world to have a center dedicated to this pathology and providing top quality medical services: Clinical Care Center for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá.
To do this, you need to undergo an MRI or scan, which can determine the change in the size of the ventricles. At the Clinical Care Center for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus of the Santa Fe de Bogota Foundation, the patient is examined and, if he meets the criteria, he is admitted to the hospital for 24 hours for a series of gait tests with physical rehabilitation and neuropsychological tests. A lumbar puncture is also performed, in which cerebrospinal fluid is removed until the pressure drops to zero. After 24 hours, tests are done again and with this disease, the patient’s symptoms improve. See this: According to a study, watermelon has properties similar to Viagra. “Of every 10 patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease who came to the Clinical Care Center for normal pressure hydrocephalus, 3 did not have it, and we were able to help them,” said the head of the department of neurosurgery of the Santa Fe de Bogota Foundation and director of the Clinical Care Center. The Center for Clinical Treatment of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus is a medical and scientific initiative of the Santa Fe de Bogota Foundation, which has been operating for several years and aims to raise awareness of the understanding of this disease and its timely treatment. To date, they have treated hundreds of patients from all over the country. The center consists of professionals in the field of neurosurgery, neuroradiology, neurology, neuropsychology, nursing, physiotherapy, physiotherapy, exercise therapy and other medical and administrative fields.