Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) occurs when excess spinal fluid builds up in the brain’s ventricles, compressing surrounding tissue. Prolonged compression can lead to brain damage.

NPH is one of the few reversible causes of dementia, so it is vital to be aware of the signs of this disorder. Can you recognize the gait associated with NPH?

When NPH is suspected, a spinal tap is a useful diagnostic test. Taking a lot of spinal fluid out, which suspends the brain and spinal cord, will temporarily lower the pressure, and if a person's ...

NPH presents with the classic triad of impaired gait, urinary incontinence, and mental status changes. It is an important disorder to recognize as it is potentially treatable by shunting.

NPH presents with the classic triad of impaired gait, urinary incontinence, and mental status changes. It is an important disorder to recognize as it is potentially treatable by shunting.

Billy Joel, the legendary singer, was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, affecting his hearing, vision, and balance, leading him to pause performances for targeted physical therapy and ...

Billy Joel revealed has normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a rare, but reversible type of dementia. Signs include, memory problems, trouble walking, incontinence.

NPH involves excess cerebrospinal fluid buildup, leading to gait difficulties, cognitive impairment, and urinary incontinence.

NPH Can Mimic Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Diseases One of the classic symptoms is a "magnetic gait," that makes it difficult to walk.

The NPH gait is one where steps are taken slowly, in short strides and with the legs wide apart. People look as though their feet are glued to the ground and they have difficulty turning themselves.

The gait changes are the most consistent and often what makes the clinician think of the disease. The gait can appear similar to Parkinson’s disease, but people with NPH have a wider-based gait ...

Although similar to the gait of an individual with Parkinson's disease, the NPH gait is distinguished by the preservation of reciprocal arm swing (Kuba et al., 2002).