Normal-pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is when the brain collects too much cerebrospinal fluid. Trouble walking, poor balance, and mood changes indicate normal pressure hydrocephalus. In addition, patients with advanced NPH who are not treated may develop seizures that worsen with time.
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My hypertensive father has involuntary bowel movements and cannot walk or hold things. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My father, age 86, complained of being unable to walk, grasp, and hold things, involuntary bowel movements, and hypertension. Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. IIncomplete speech, muscle weakness, and involuntary bowel motion are all signs of neurological issues, most probably either stroke or normal pressure hydrocephalus (which cause a triad of dementia, abnormal walking, and urinary incontinence)... Read Full »