Hydrocephalus Center - Bolingbrook, ILBolingbrook Neurologist Doctors for HydrocephalusType of Physician: Neurologist What is a Neurologist? A certification by the Board of Psychiatry & Neurology; practitioners focus on the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of disease or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, muscles and nervous system, as well as the blood vessels that relate to these structures. The neurologist is often the primary physician but also serves as a consultant to other physicians and may render all levels of care, including the continuing care of outpatients and/or inpatients. The neurologist will often perform and interpret tests that relate to the nervous system or muscles. Specialty: Neurology Common Name: Neurologist Doctors in Bolingbrook * David S Larsen MD  H A Moghadam MD  Advocate Christ Medical Center Pediatric Neurology  Advocate Christ Medical Center Pediatric Neurology  Linden Oaks Medical Group  Alliance Clinical Associates  Center for Neurological Diseases SC  Rodrigo M Ubilluz MD  NeuroMed Sc  NeuroMed Sc  NeuroMed Sc  Integrative Pain Medicine  Kathleen S McCahill MD  Children's Memorial Hospital Outpatient Neurology Clinic  Joliet Headache & Neuro Center  Midwest Neurological Associates Ltd  V Paul Bertrand DO  Anil Gulati MD  Gene O Neri MD  Surendra M Gulati MD  Provena Sleep Disorder Center  Neuroaccess Inc  Medical Neurology Associates  Medical Neurology Associates  RLT Neurologic Associates  Rita Yadava MD  Fraterno Lemus MD  RLT Neurologic Associates  RLT Neurologic Associates  Midwest Physician Centers Cardiovascular Institute  Pronger Smith Medical Care  Neurologic Associates  Neurologic Associates  Neurologic Associates  Neurologic Associates  Neurologic Associates  Neurologic Associates  Neurologic Associates  Bernard G Wolf DO  Parkview Musculoskeletal Institute  Anthony W Kitslaar MD  Midwest Neurology  Southwest Neurological Consultants  Dreyer Medical Clinic  Loyola University Medical Center Neurology  Loyola University Medical Center Neuroradiology  Suburban Lung Associates  Neurologic Care Associates  Neurologic Care Associates  Neurologic Care Associates  Neurologic Care Associates  Neurologic Care Associates  Ronald B Bukowy MD  Shilpa D Tilwalli MD  Community Neurological Center  Rush Oak Park Physician Group  Nicholas Schlageter MD  Northwest Neurology  Northwest Neurology  Northwest Neurology  Northwest Neurology  Northwest Neurology  Northwest Neurology  Midwest Associates in Neurology  Northwest Neurology  Northwest Neurology  Nalinaksha V Joshi MD  Augustyn Stec MD  Fax Valley Neurology  Stobnicki & Avramov MDs SC  Stobnicki & Avramov MDs SC  John A Vottero MD  Ralph Cabin MD  Neurology Disorder  Diagnostic Neurology LTD  Diagnostic Neurology LTD  Diagnostic Neurology LTD  Neurology Consultants  Neurology Consultants  Anthony J Stephens MD  Amarjit Bhasin MD  Steven B Abern MD  Well Group Health Partners  Well Group Health Partners  Schwab Rehab  Neurology Specialists  Neurology Specialists  Neurology Specialists  Neurology Specialists  South Suburban Neurology  South Suburban Neurology  Lake Cook Neurological Consultants  Neurology Associates  Neurology Associates  Neurology Associates  Neurodiagnostic Consultants LLC  University of Illinois Chicago Neuroscience Center  University of Illinois Chicago Neuroscience Center  University of Illinois Chicago Neuroscience Center  University of Illinois Chicago Neuroscience Center Bolingbrook, IllinoisUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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HydrocephalusRead the Hydrocephalus article » What is hydrocephalus?The term hydrocephalus is derived from the Greek words "hydro" meaning water and "cephalus" meaning head. As the name implies, it is a condition in which the primary characteristic is excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain. Although hydrocephalus was once known as "water on the brain," the "water" is actually cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) ? a clear fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The excessive accumulation of CSF results in an abnormal widening of spaces in the brain called ventricles. This widening creates potentially harmful pressure on the tissues of the brain. The ventricular system is made up of four ventricles connected by narrow passages.. Normally, CSF flows through the ventricles, exits into cisterns (closed spaces that serve as reservoirs) at the base of the brain, bathes the surfaces of the brain and spinal cord, and then reabsorbs into the bloodstream. CSF has three important life-sustaining functions: 1) to keep the brain tissue buoyant, acting as a cushion or "shock absorber"; 2) to act as the vehicle for delivering nutrients to the brain and removing waste; and 3) to flow between the cranium and spine and compensate for changes in intracranial blood volume (the amount of blood within the brain). The balance between production and absorption of CSF is critically important. Because CSF is made continuously, medical conditions that block its normal flow or absorption will result in an over-accumulation of CSF. The resulting pressure of the fluid against brain tissue is what causes hydrocephalus.
What are the different types of hydrocephalus?Hydrocephalus may be congenital or acquired. Congenital hydrocephalus is present at birth and may be caused by either events or influences that occur during fetal development, or genetic abnormalities. Acquired hydrocephalus develops at the time of birth or at some point afterward. This t... Recommended Reading Related to HydrocephalusWhat is a stroke?Brain cell function requires a constant delivery of oxygen and glucose from the bloodstream. A stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is disrupted, causing brain cells to die. Blood flow can be compromised by a variety of mechanisms. Blockage of an artery
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