Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

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NPH Risk Factors and Causes

Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) can develop after a stroke head injury,
brain surgery, meningitis,
or any disorder that causes bleeding around the brain. The presence of a brain tumor may also cause NPH. In most cases, however, the cause for NPH is unknown.


Signs and Symptoms of NPH

In general, a combination of the following symptoms may indicate normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH):

Frequent
urination or the urgent need to urinate
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