Hydrocephalus Center - Fort Pierce, FLFort Pierce 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 Fort Pierce * Treasure Coast Neurology  Treasure Coast Neurology  Peter R Aldana MD  Tagrid Adili MD  Martin Memorial Neurology Associates  Martin Memorial Neurology Associates  Heart & Family Health Institute  Florida Center for Headache & Neurology  Vero Neurology  Vero Neurology  Vero Neurology  Eduardo Borges MD  Gemma Mendoza MD  Frank N Trovato MD  Neuro Diagnostics of Stuart  Medical Center  Medical Center  Neuro Diagnostics of Stuart  Neurology Associates  South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Stuart Medical Group  Roberta Rose DO  Masood Hashmi MD  Headache & Pain Center of Palm Beach  Neurology of the Palm Beaches  Pain Care Specialists of the Palm Beaches  Neurology Specialists of Jupiter PA  Charles R Schallop MD  Neurology Specialists of Jupiter PA  Weiss & Newberry Medical Associates  Weiss & Newberry Medical Associates  Weiss & Newberry Medical Associates  Galina Vileshina MD  Palm Beach Neurology North  Laszlo J Mate MD  Neurology Institute of Melbourne PA  Palm Beach Neurology  Palm Beach Neurology  Palm Beach Neurology  Palm Beach Neurology  Palm Beach Neurology  Palm Beach Neurology  Palm Beach Neurology  Neurology Clinic  Neurology Clinic  Neurology Clinic  MIMA Neurology  MIMA Neurology  MIMA Neurology  MIMA Neurology  MIMA Neurology  Osler Medical Inc  Brevard Regional Hyperbaric Center  Scott L Gold MD  South Florida Institute of Neurology  Hospice of Palm Beach County  Hospice of Palm Beach County  Hospice of Palm Beach County  Hospice of Palm Beach County  Hospice of Palm Beach County  Pediatric Neurologists of Palm Beach  Pediatric Neurologists of Palm Beach  Christopher J Prusinski DO  Palm Beach Eye Clinic  Center for Neurological Disorders PA  Jeffrey Rubin DO  Dennis Feinrider MD PA  West Palm Beach Neurology PA  Allen Bezner MD  Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches Neurology  Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches Neurology  Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches Neurology  Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches Neurology  Palm Beach Pain Management  Wasim W Niazi MD  South Palm OrthoSpine Institute  Gabriella Gerstle MD  Comprehensive Obstetrics & Gynecology PA  Richard P Newman MD  Neurology Associates of Palm Beach PL  Carl A Salvati MD  Advanced Pain Control Center  Advanced Pain Control Center  Sheryl Lavender DO  Brain Matters  Neurologic Associates of Central Brevard  Neurologic Associates of Central Brevard  Florida Neurologic Center PA  Florida Neurologic Center PA  Center for Neuroscience  South Florida Neurology  South Florida Neurology  South Florida Neurology  South Florida Neurology  South Florida Neurology  Headache Pain & Injury Center  University of Miami Health System Internal Medicine  Albino Y Kuon MD  Shahab U Kidwai MD  Edward H Kaplan MD Fort Pierce, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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 hematoma?By definition, a hematoma is a collection of blood outside of a blood vessel. It occurs because the wall of a blood vessel wall, artery, vein or capillary, has been damaged and blood has leaked into tissues where it does not belong. The hematoma may be tiny, with just a dot of blood or it can be large and cause significant swelling. The blood vessels in the body are under constant repair. Minor injuries occur routinely and the body is usually able to repair the damaged vessel wall by activating the blood clotting cascade and forming fibrin patches. Sometimes the repair fails if the damage is extensive and the large defect allows for continued bleeding. As well, if there is great pressure within the blood vessel, for example a major artery, the blood will continue to leak and the hematoma will expand. Blood that escapes from the blood stream is very irritating and may cause symptoms of inflammation including pain, ... Other Related Hydrocephalus ArticlesEmergency Contact for Fort Pierce
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