Why 'Dementia" May Actually Be NPH. Signs and Symptoms

Many older adults living with memory and cognition issues, an unsteady gait and bladder control problems might wonder if they’re signs of dementia or Parkinson’s disease. But these common symptoms of aging could actually be pointing to another condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus. The Hydrocephalus Association found that nearly 700,000 people have NPH, which stems from an undetected fluid in the brain. However, less than 20% of cases are properly diagnosed. In this episode of Meaningful Medicine, Dr. Elizabeth Kuhn, a neurosurgeon at Novant Health, explains how NHP is diagnosed and treated with a simple procedure.