Who gets hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus can occur in people of all ages, but it is most common in:
- Infants and young children
- Adults over the age of 60
In infants and young children, hydrocephalus can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
- Birth defects, such as spina bifida
- Infections, such as meningitis or encephalitis
- Head injuries
- Brain tumors
- Bleeding in the brain
In adults, hydrocephalus is most commonly caused by:
- Head injuries
- Brain tumors
- Infections, such as meningitis or encephalitis
- Strokes
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus (a condition in which there is an increase in cerebrospinal fluid pressure, but no obvious cause)
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