Condition
Hydrocephalus
A buildup of fluid in the brain that can increase pressure on the brain, often treated with a shunt.
Also called: fluid on the brain, shunt, water on the brain, normal pressure hydrocephalus
Who Can Help with Hydrocephalus?
- Neurosurgeons
A surgeon who operates on the brain, spine and nerves, including treatment of tumors, herniated discs and spinal injuries.
- Pediatric Neurologists
A physician who treats brain and nerve conditions in children, such as seizures, headaches and developmental delays.
- Neurologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the brain, spinal cord and nerves, such as migraines, seizures, stroke, multiple sclerosis and dementia.
Where Practices List Hydrocephalus
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Littleton, CO (59)
- Lakewood, CO (37)
- Lone Tree, CO (11)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about hydrocephalus and what is right for you.