Patient's question:
Sometimes I experience numbness in my arms and face, often feel dizzy, have nearsightedness, kidney yin deficiency, and irregular menstruation.Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Based on your situation, hydrocephalus can be diagnosed. Patients with hydrocephalus may experience dizziness, and in severe cases, vision impairment may occur.Advice: Hydrocephalus is generally classified into two types:
1. Obstructive hydrocephalus, which is primarily caused by blockages in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulation pathway, leading to impaired CSF flow. In this case, it is essential to identify the cause of the obstruction and perform surgery to remove it.
2. Communicating hydrocephalus, which occurs without obstruction in the CSF circulation pathway but still results in hydrocephalus. This is usually due to excessive CSF absorption or overproduction of CSF. It is often caused by inflammatory or hemorrhagic diseases that lead to high protein levels in the CSF, hindering its absorption. If intracranial pressure is elevated in this type of hydrocephalus, ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery may be necessary. Therefore, hydrocephalus that reaches a certain severity must be treated surgically. Mild hydrocephalus may not require surgery and can be managed with medications that suppress CSF production to alleviate symptoms.
It is recommended that you undergo a thorough examination to determine the specific cause of hydrocephalus before deciding on a treatment plan.