What about old people with hydrocephalus?

Hydrocephalus in the elderly to find the cause of hydrocephalus, can be seen in obstructive hydrocephalus, more common in tuberculous meningitis caused by skull base adhesions. It is recommended that patients with active anti-tuberculosis treatment, if necessary, can use surgical drainage. Hydrocephalus in the elderly can also be seen in excessive secretion of cerebrospinal fluid, visible in the lateral ventricle widening, brain tissue compression, etc., if necessary, can be given abdominal drainage to reduce the compression of cerebrospinal fluid symptoms. At the same time can also reduce the secretion of cerebrospinal fluid oral drugs, if necessary, can also be combined with acupuncture to improve cerebrospinal fluid increased, hydrocephalus symptoms. Hydrocephalus in the elderly, due to the presence of symptoms of brain atrophy, hydrocephalus symptoms will not be particularly obvious, can be given to patients with regular observation, if the symptoms are obvious, surgery can be considered.